Can a tankless water heater fill a Jacuzzi tub?

Can a tankless water heater fill a Jacuzzi tub?

Please remember that tankless water heaters also come in different sizes, and you need to get a unit that will deliver a strong flow to the tub. A small tankless water heater can take a long time to fill a large tub. Whatever way you choose, at least now you’ll finally be able to relax in a nice, hot whirlpool tub.

Can a tankless water heater heat a whole-house?

Even in a cold climate, these efficient units can provide both domestic hot water and whole-house heating. Tankless water heaters are a proven technology with a track record of many years for heating DHW (see “Installing On-Demand Water Heaters,” 2/06).

Who makes Jacuzzi tankless water heater?

Jacuzzi tankless on-demand water heaters are manufactured by Rinnai and use their serial number system, with first letter of the serial number being the year and the second letter the month of manufacture.

What size water heater do I need for a Jacuzzi tub?

Determining if a water heater is large enough for a bathtub is actually pretty simple; the water heater tank should be about 2/3 the size of the bathtub. For example, if you have a 40 gallon water heater, it would be just large enough for a 60 gallon bathtub.

How do you fix error 11 on Rinnai tankless water heater?

Rinnai fault code 11 – No ignition. Check to make sure the gas is turned on at the water heater, gas meter or tank. Ensure the igniter is operational. If gas is being supplied to the tankless water heater and the igniter is working, call for an evaluation by a qualified plumber.

How many gallons does it take to fill a Jacuzzi tub?

Multiply the diameter by the diameter by the depth of a round hot tub. Divide the resulting figure by 1,728. Multiply the result by 2.4 if the hot tub has seats, or 4.8 if the hot tub doesn’t have seats. The result is the approximate amount of gallons the round hot tub will hold.

How many gallons is a jetted tub?

The inside measurements of this tub could be 23 inches wide, 15 inches deep to the water level and 54 inches long. This tub holds about 80 gallons of water. If this is an extra deep tub, it might hold up to 110 gallons.

Is the whole house water heater electric or gas?

Built with scale-reduction technology, both electric tankless and gas tankless whole-house water heaters perform with high efficiency and are built to serve a wide range of applications. A whole-house tankless water heater is built to provide continuous hot water whenever you need it.

Can a tankless water heater be powered by gas?

The process is the same for a gas tankless water heater, but instead of heating elements powered by electricity the burner is fueled by a natural gas or liquid propane line. For all A. O. Smith tankless water heaters, a continuous supply of hot water is delivered to your home with ease.

Can a hot water heater be used to fill a tub?

As the water flow must be kept slow to get the desired temperature, when the water faucet is shut off, the water inside the tub will become cooler. This is the reason storage heaters are suggested to be used with bath tubs because hot water may start to flow instantly and at any flow rate to fill the bath tub.

What happens if you turn off the hot water in a hot tub?

If the hot water is not shut off, it may result in high temperature inside the tub which may harm the person in. As the water flow must be kept slow to get the desired temperature, when the water faucet is shut off, the water inside the tub will become cooler.

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