More and more instant hot water systems
Some of the brands I've been following and considering have switched to instant hot water systems. I don't know if I've ever heard anything good about them. Correct me if I'm wrong please. You ...
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We removed the 6 gallon water tank water heater from my daughter's truck camper. I hung a small lp EccoTemp L5 tankless water heater that we used to use on a food cart. We do have to turn the water on more than a dribble to kick the burner on. It's set pretty low. Makes a really hot shower. We only use the water thru the 12vDC water pump which exceeds the gpm water flow the water heater requires for the burner to kick on. Takes about 3 seconds to get hot water to the bathroom sink/shower head. Takes about 5 seconds to get hot water to the galley sink. You need to leave the water running or the burner kicks off. So if you do "navy" showers, a tankless probably won't suit you.
In the winter, I disconnect the water heater inlet water hose and drain the hose onto the shower floor. I pull the "pin" to release any water that may be in the tank still. And that's it. It's easy to reconnect since it just hangs on the wall in the wet bath. It also heats up the wet bath while showering too (the rooftop vent stays open 24/7).
In the winter, I disconnect the water heater inlet water hose and drain the hose onto the shower floor. I pull the "pin" to release any water that may be in the tank still. And that's it. It's easy to reconnect since it just hangs on the wall in the wet bath. It also heats up the wet bath while showering too (the rooftop vent stays open 24/7).
