Point Of Use Tankless Water Heaters

Almost 150 years ago an idea was brought to life; the ability to heat water instantaneously, and have an infinite supply on demand. Most households contain a certain type of unit to help heat water, whether it is a boiler, water heater, or a tankless water heater. What most people don’t know is that the expectation of hot water should never exceed a certain number. Being able to have a balance between the ratio of cold and hot water in a home is key to saving energy and preventing accidents from occurring. Most of these reasons are why the majority of European and most American households now have equipped tankless water heaters to their home.

The first invention of a domestic water heater dates back to 1868 in London, England by a painter named Benjamin Waddy Maughan. This device called the “geyser” influenced Norwegian mechanical engineer Edwin Rudd to invent the first automatic storage tank-type gas water heater in 1889. This breakthrough in technology contributed to the development of tankless water heater blueprints and operations by the Rudd Manufacturing Company.

Tankless water heaters have become a global commodity due to their ability to provide infinite flow of continuously heated water while taking up a small portion of physical space. This allows the installer to choose their point of use to ensure immediate function. They are also energy and water efficient, helping the consumer save on energy uses due to the mechanism only operating when necessary, and heating the water instantaneously. All these factors coincide with the ability to maintain a consistent temperature when being used, allowing the user to safely utilize the device without worrying about hazardous temperature levels due to spikes. 

Hot water is only pleasant at the right temperatures, a small fluctuation in the degrees and it quickly becomes an uncomfortable situation. Therefore, it is important to understand the limits of hot water, and the uses of a tankless water heater. There is a Federal Law that restricts Jacuzzi and spa heaters to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The reason for this is that the temperature commonly used for personal hygiene is roughly from 98 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and a spike of even 3 or 4 degrees in temperature can cause a displeasing effect.  Most dishwashers contain an internal heating element, and use the combination of hot water and soap to kill germs. It is not permitted to use a home appliance at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, which would be the ideal temperature to kill germs. The use of hot water to wash clothes would have the same sub-par effect, considering hot water will shrink the garments since they should be washed using warm or cold water.

People regularly mistake the need for continuous hot water, with the want for heated water. Tankless water heaters provide a never endless supply of hot water, while maintaining a constant temperature set by the consumer. Their initial impact in Europe had spread over to America, urging the common American citizen to control the temperature of their water. In addition to the savings and safety these mechanism offer its no surprise they are consistently growing in popularity. So if the goal is to heat water efficiently in a confined space, or regulate the temperature of your already heated water, then a tankless water heater is a necessity.