not sure if this is the forum but i know there is a lot of knowledge out there. I am trying to rid myself of oil as much as possible, 4.00 a gallon and going up fast, last year i installed an insert Austroflamm/Rika integra II in my den, lowered my fuel consumption from 1000 gallons year to about 400. 2650 sq ft above ground living space 2 story. I am currently using hydonic and radiant heat as a back up to insert. Heat is not the problem, My boiler is about 5 years old I heat my hot water with oil, indirect from boiler, i currently have a turbomax 2000 Instantaneous Indirect Water Heater. There is no gas in the street and about 6 houses down, the local company wants to much to install it, I feel that my boiler is always running to keep my hot water at the temp. even though i am not using it for heat. i looked into these tankless heaters a few years back and installed one in office but it only seemed like the hot water lasted for a few mins not enough for a shower, I just spoke to a friend and he installed one of these and he said they are great, here is the link
http://www.wamhomecenter.com/produc...ter-Heater-Point-of-Use-5-GPM-1165p121125.htm
it is suppose to handle 5 gallons a min much more then the ones before, i guess the question is
Does anyone have experience with these units?
is it worth it?
should i get rid of my hot water system entirely or use with it?
will this really handle my house?
how much was the electric bill increase?
can anyone recommend a unit or brand for entire house?
I currently have a 10.8kw PV system so i looked into solar hot water but it doesnt seem practical, I use most of hot water in early morning or late night when the sun is not out, even with the storage tanks i feel i will loose temp.
I have one solar tube and several skylights, i feel this is the final step to being completely efficient. My goal is to bring down my oil use to 80 gallons a year. and i could focus my efforts on my pellet storage... any suggestions
http://www.wamhomecenter.com/produc...ter-Heater-Point-of-Use-5-GPM-1165p121125.htm
it is suppose to handle 5 gallons a min much more then the ones before, i guess the question is
Does anyone have experience with these units?
is it worth it?
should i get rid of my hot water system entirely or use with it?
will this really handle my house?
how much was the electric bill increase?
can anyone recommend a unit or brand for entire house?
I currently have a 10.8kw PV system so i looked into solar hot water but it doesnt seem practical, I use most of hot water in early morning or late night when the sun is not out, even with the storage tanks i feel i will loose temp.
I have one solar tube and several skylights, i feel this is the final step to being completely efficient. My goal is to bring down my oil use to 80 gallons a year. and i could focus my efforts on my pellet storage... any suggestions