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Old 3/3/09, 2:01 PM
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Found what I think is a steam generator under a bathroom sink. I am not familiar with this. I tried to find information on the company but I think the Co. is out of business. Does someone have info on this? A site that has info or year made? Thanks for any help.
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Old 3/4/09, 12:39 AM
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Drain is leaking onto the electrical j-box, yikes. I think I'd call for removal for safety reasons. At least it's in a pan.
Nope, never seen one of those before.

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Old 3/4/09, 1:05 AM
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I suspect it's an electric tankless water heater for the bathroom sink.



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Leisure Steam
264-E N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
800-436-0391; fax: 760-436-1845
Looks like an old steam generator for a sauna or steam shower. Even if it operated for me at the time of the inspection I would probably recommend evaluation by a plumber familiar with steam generators.



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Old 3/4/09, 8:27 AM
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That unit does not look like it has a drain hooked up, if not these units will get clogged up with calcium, I have worked on a lot of "Amerec" units in the past.



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Looks like an old steam generator for a sauna or steam shower. Even if it operated for me at the time of the inspection I would probably recommend evaluation by a plumber familiar with steam generators.
That's what I think also. I did call for a plumber. That gray box on the right is a transformer for it. Should have an electrician look also. Would be easier just to remove it. Here's some info on the generator.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/arti...165598,00.html



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Here is a pic of the label on the transformer.
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Old 3/4/09, 9:13 AM
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I came across a steam generator a few months ago but it was for a Bosch wash machine.
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