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Have you ever thought of installing a tankless water heater on your own? Many people try and that is not that difficult. The advantage of installing a tankless hotwater heater by oneself is that you save quite a sum of money.

Prior to rushing installing your tankless hotwater heater, make sure that you've thoroughly studied the instruction. Improperly installed, hotwater heater won't give you the desired efficiency and lasting effect. So, you need to do everything thoroughly and correctly to make the most of your heating system.

There are basically two sides you will need to deal with. You need to be quite experienced in plumbing and electrical. If you are not sure about having such skills, it's better to get your tankless hot water heater installed by a professional. Why is it important? If something will go wrong with electricity you might have a fire. So you'd better make sure you observe all safety measures.

If you are still not sure about your own ability to make everything by yourself, and you still don't want to pay for installation, you can do most of the work on your own and then have a professional come in to finish the electrical or to double check your labor. This will certainly cost you much less, as compared to full professional installation. Ultimately, you will save more money, because you will not have to go into expenses on repairing.

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Water Heater Power
 kW
Water Flow (Per Minute)
 Gallons
See Table "Typical Flow Rates"
Incoming Water Temperature
 °F
Output Water Temperature
 °F

Fixture Type Gallons (Liters) Per Minute
Lavatory
0.5 (1.9)
Bathtub
2-4 (7.6-15.2)
Shower
1.5-3 (5.7-11.4)
Kitchen Sink
1-1.5 (3.8-5.7)
Pantry Sink
1.5-2.5 (5.7-9.5)
Laundry Sink
2.5-3 (9.5-11.4)
Dishwasher
1-3 (3.8-11.4)

Activity Gallons (Liters) Using
Clothes washing
32 (121)
Showering
20 (76)
Bathing
20 (76)
Automatic dishwashing
12 (45)
Preparing food
5 (19)
Hand dishwashing
4 (15)
Source : ACEEE

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