06-12-2008, 03:58 AM
Hi Stillhope,
For the little bit of electric energy I expect to use, I felt that the 80 gallon electric water tank was the best route. The on-demand gas water heater would add additional cost for the labor and the cost of the unit, and you will still need a storage tank.
Will there be a time where we don't receive enough sun to heat the water? Probably, but we'll just have to see. The unit I have came with a timer to turn on the element, if needed, once or twice a day for a couple of hours, but like I said, I have the breaker to that turned off. Then there is the $1000 rebate that would go away.
Bill
For the little bit of electric energy I expect to use, I felt that the 80 gallon electric water tank was the best route. The on-demand gas water heater would add additional cost for the labor and the cost of the unit, and you will still need a storage tank.
Will there be a time where we don't receive enough sun to heat the water? Probably, but we'll just have to see. The unit I have came with a timer to turn on the element, if needed, once or twice a day for a couple of hours, but like I said, I have the breaker to that turned off. Then there is the $1000 rebate that would go away.
Bill