tankless water heater?

[mthomas2]

Check the pipe manufactuer's instuctions - may not be suitable downstream and for 6' upstream of a demand heater.

[Bill Redfern, CHI]

Maybe getting off topic.

I had a propane tankless unit in a marine application that worked extremely well for many seasons. It was shielded and vented w/double pipe intake air/exhaust like a propane fireplace.

Seeing some electric ones large enough for a typical household marketed now, but I had doubts regarding an electric units ability to heat sufficiently.

You guys have firsthand positive experience with these units? Have not tried or seen one of the larger elec units in use. We installed a small at the kitchen sink unit in a condo reno, which worked well for tea/coffee.

With small kids our hot water use is significant, just curious. Natural gas not available here.

Thanks,
Bill Redfern