With cost of utilities set to increase this year again, being
efficient with energy use is always top of mind. One of the ways
you could save on your energy bills is by going the tank less
hot water heater route. Just to clarify, the traditional way to
supply hot water is by using a tank type system, where the water
(40 gallons and up) is heated in a reserve tank that is
available anytime. A tank less system on the other hand heats up
water on demand (there are some hybrid models as well). There
are multiple factors to look at when deciding on this upgrade.
We will discuss the two crucial ones below: What is this? This
is the amount of water that is being used. To calculate how much
water a fixture is using, take a measuring cup and measure how
much water you have filled up in one minute. This will translate
in the desired GPM (Gallons per minute). The following is
typical usage per application: Typical shower: 1.5 to 2.0 GPM
Typical bath faucet: 2.0 to 3.0 GPM Bathroom vanity sink faucet:
0.5 to 1.5 GPM Kitc