Tankless water heater upgrade
Thoughts on the Girard Tankless Water Heater. Girard GSHW-2 from pplmotorhomes. Com....... After tent camping all my life. I thought finally being able to afford my own rv.. would mean private hot sho...
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First off....
RV water heaters heat water to higher then normal temps (Suburban/130*F & Atwood/140*F)
Water in tank is HOT and then you mix cold at faucet to moderate the end use temp.
Hence the HOT water lasts longer.
Plus you can shorten recovery time by using the electric element and the propane simultaneously.
6 gallons of HOT water is adequate for showering, hand washing, dishes etc.
You just will not have an endless supply.
RV shower head/hose have flow restrictors for water conservation.
Remove them (or use 1/4" drill bit to enlarge) for better showering experience
RV water heaters heat water to higher then normal temps (Suburban/130*F & Atwood/140*F)
Water in tank is HOT and then you mix cold at faucet to moderate the end use temp.
Hence the HOT water lasts longer.
Plus you can shorten recovery time by using the electric element and the propane simultaneously.
6 gallons of HOT water is adequate for showering, hand washing, dishes etc.
You just will not have an endless supply.
RV shower head/hose have flow restrictors for water conservation.
Remove them (or use 1/4" drill bit to enlarge) for better showering experience
