Are On Demand Water Heaters Good In Your Rig, Van, Bus? | BlueEddy Winner| Ambulance Conversion Life

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Are the on demand propane water heaters all they're advertised to be and are they the right thing for your rig, RV, Skoolie, Van? I have 2 years of experience with one and I'm gonna tell ya!!! And... are you the winner of the Blue Eddy?
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My name is David and with my dog Lefty we live full time in our ambulance conversion RV. I made this change to my life and you can too! Like, subscribe and comment - Lefty would appreciate it - he wants the adventures to keep coming!
The Campulance is a 2002 Ford E450 Marque Commando 164 Class III ambulance powered by the Ford 7.3l Powerstroke turbo diesel engine and a 4 speed 4R100 transmission. Lefty is a 65lb Staffordshire Terrier (best I can tell) that came from the Verona Street Animal Shelter in March 2014 at the age of 9 months. We have been living full time in the campulance since July 2019.

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@tomwilliam5118 2 жыл бұрын

They're worth watching David and Lefty's Journey is awesome

@drewjames577 2 жыл бұрын

one simple method of water capture - is to keep a jug near the sink - capture it as it flows and when its close to full put it back into the tank. Re-circulators are expensive.

@bobmartens1089 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea or use it for dish water

@1sthawkfeathers547 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobmartens1089 that is what I am thinking.

@AwayToMeBus 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pitcher next to the sink, I capture it and add it to the dogs water dish or the tea kettle. Works perfectly! 😊

@TheWonderwy 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty is too cute! What a happy boy! Congratulations to Mark on the win! Thanks for the updated review on the hotwater heater.

@Tom-xp7dl 2 жыл бұрын

Most people do understand that it INSTANTLY starts heating the water when you turn the faucet on, not INSTANT hot water. I use the same setup you use and I just have a catch bucket there to spray the water into for the 10 second delay for the HOT water to start spraying. So simple, now the water in the catch bucket can be added back to the "shower fresh water" bucket or kept until you need cold water for some other reason. Just like if you are catching your shower water to use as a prewash for laundry or whatever. Be sure to utilize the shower nozzle shutoff to use less water. You know, wet from head to toe then stop the water flow while ya soap from head to toe then rinse...! These water heaters are fantastic for offgrid, nomadic, vanlife or boondockers.

@oldguyespo640 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, I worked for a remodeling company years ago and had the same problem when we remodeled a daycare center that had a sink with a cold water feed only and they required hot water as well. It would cost a fortune to plumb a hot water line so we opted to install an electric on demand hot water heater under the sink which then split to hot and cold on the output side of the heater with only a cold water on the input side. When the hot water was turned on it almost immediately got hot water without wasting water. The unit ran on 110 volt, now I know it's a drain on your electrical system but with your new lithium batteries it probably would handle it with no problem. The only requirement is running an electrical line which is in your wheelhouse. Hope you find this helpful. Stay safe..

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've looked at them it's just the amount of power they require is high, like 3000w AC...

@michaeltichonuk2176 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaa! I forgot about the drawing again. Haa. Lefty is so juiced! They keep us active! Congrats Mark!

@sashismith1022 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice share. Lefty is happy it's cute the way he was listening to the birds and enjoying the grass. Happy trails.

@estee-mariearts4548 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to Mark. I love Lefty! Such a happy boy!

@crystalphillips696 2 жыл бұрын

Aww that was so sweet how Lefty was guarding you while you where in the shower.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew he did that until I watched video - he's always laying outside the door when I come out of the tent :))

@kimberleegullbailey2547 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty is SO sweet and SMART!!!! ❣He got the zoomies!!! ❣ 👍 I just love this Breed!!!! 💛🐾 Thank you for showing people here on KZfaq just how Wonderful they are!!! God Bless. 🇺🇸🗽❤🙏 P.S. I'll come get the solar panels. Of course so Lefty maintains his front seat view!! 🐾😘 I'm close. Southern Utah.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim :)

@shawnbailey.parkie7585 Жыл бұрын

To fix the hot water issue, you need to install a bypass line. To do this: Install a "T" on your hot water line by the fixture then install a short piece of pipe then a ball valve. Then plumb a length of pipe back to the fresh water tank. To operate turn your water heater on, then open the ball valve feel the valve or line (this is a bypass line) when it's at the desired temp close the ball valve and open your sink valve. Not wasted water.

@FeralCatSanctuary 2 жыл бұрын

What a character Lefty is.

@troyfreedom 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s an idea I’ve implemented in our family’s RV. I purchased a used 5 gallon Corny keg on FB marketplace. Cleaned it up, replaced seals, purchased ball lock fittings and hose. Next, I remove the lid fill it with drinking water or hot water. On the intake side, I pressurize it with a battery powered tire inflator or you could use any oil less air compressor. Now, I can use my corny keg as a portable means of caring drinking water, the ability to attach a shower head for bathing, and even the ability to use it to hose down a vehicle for cleaning. I like the portable factor along with it being made out of stainless steel. Looks good and will last a long time.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent kit!!

@troyfreedom 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCampulanceMan I think it would be a good option for you as it would eliminate the cold water you were referring too.

@troyfreedom 2 жыл бұрын

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@ellertorresiii1081 2 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, We owned an RV once and we have an electrical shower box that instantly heat the shower water. You turn the water on, you have water heater. I can’t remember what I paid for it but the RV place installed it for us. Again, I am now retired and my kids are now older than me. You are a very good, thorough, detailed on all projects that you have done in your Campulance. Perhaps you can go online and get some information about it. Lefty is just an amazing dogs. My grandchildren loves Lefty. Take care and always be safe my friend. Retired from Pahrump Nevada.

@kaytay5197 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to the winner!! That's awesome! I love Lefty's enthusiasm🤣🐶

@bobham919 2 жыл бұрын

i have not watched them all but when don't post a video for a while i am forced to go back and watch the older videos. i got to keep my addiction to lefty up and running

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching (all of them)!!!

@1sthawkfeathers547 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky cracks me up in his chair. He sure is a talker ! Congratulations Mark on the Bluetti win. Looking forward to your next video with Lucky !! Meema and Jessi Beagle in Florida.

@aztrailsandmore 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same setup. what I do is take the sprayer off and stick the end back into the fill side and let it circulate till it's warm. I'm looking into getting a seat warmer out of a wrecked car and putting it under the tank and hook it up with some type of thermostat to keep it around 70 deg. plus it will keep it from freezing on real cold nights. keep up the videos really enjoy them

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

I've done that same thing when tuning the heater in a new camp. There are RV water tank heating pads available for your idea...

@ppekpb 2 жыл бұрын

Great points on the hot water. I didn't even think of that. Hopefully I'll be implementing all this in my rig some day. I'm still in the planning stages and learning every thing I can. I'm still very intimidated by electrical! I'll get there eventually.🤞 Lefty is so darn cute!

@kathyfann 2 жыл бұрын

They all say Truma how ever mine has a mind of its own

@donalddodson7365 2 жыл бұрын

David, I know there are household shower valves for people who cannot feel how hot the water is on their bodies. I've stayed in ADA Compliant hotel rooms with them, and there is a screen that shows the temperature and it adjusts the hot/cold ratio to keep the output temperature, regardless of the input temperature. Costly, I suspect. The "instant" heater sounds like it could be a scalding risk. Scalding hot water is a major contributor to elderly and children being admitted to UCSD Burn Unit. Glad you are getting Lefty's Co-Command Cockpit seat cleared. I love it when he is on his back verbalizing and scratching his back on the chair.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Don, I'll take a look :)

@albertamaycurtis1012 7 ай бұрын

Hey David on one of your videos you asked for a neat way to crack eggs. Tap the egg on the inside of your skillet or bowl then open over the place you want the egg.

@russconklin6558 2 жыл бұрын

David & Lefty, Great sunset or sunrise in the opening. Makes me miss the sun even more, we have been lucky the last few days with the sun showing up here. HA! HA! Keira does the same thing as Lefty only in the dirt. HA! HA! I will be happy to help clean out your rig David, send me anything you would like. HA! HA! God bless you both. Package coming soon ??? Russ & Keira

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Russ - lefty got his box a couple days ago, thank you!!! He was tearing it open before I got to it!!

@Billmanigold 2 жыл бұрын

A double sink with an additional drain back to your water source (gravity fed). Turn the faucet to the other sink drain till the hot water arrives.

@michaelweaver2627 2 жыл бұрын

One commercial solution to water recirculation is aquaview shower miser. They come standard on some Rockwood trailer lines.

@joellenbruce8395 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the Playlist last fall....I haven't missed any since!

@jw1million1 2 жыл бұрын

You give tons of good info for would be buyers of all different kinds of items. HI sweet boy Lefty. Happy Trails to you guys! Hey Mr your dogs barking,lol!

@CleaningLady1972 Жыл бұрын

We had the same problem with ours so once we finally figured out where to keep the temps, we used a sharpie and marked it. No more scalding water :)

@whitevanman9500 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I have fitted a shower in the same cupboard on a UK ambulance. I used the 8l per minute unit but I used very thin 10mm pipe compared to you also in my sink I used a shower head style tap. When I run my hot tap I lose approximately half a pint but I need this to cool it down when washing up haha. If you use microbore pipework I'm sure it will make huge difference to your water usage cool vids as usual 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're on it - I've been pondering swapping to smaller hose and pipe for the system.

@gabrieldacruz3150 2 жыл бұрын

On the shower head if you bought a double hose with the small mixer valve you could have warm water feed in the shower head and also have some cold water also feeding the shower head with a little mix of valve and you could adjust the temperature that way you could leave the setting on all the time and the two hoses would just be braided together

@FeralCatSanctuary 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was a big help.

@bettystevens5397 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mark!! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!!

@drc1883 2 жыл бұрын

Such a playful boy (Lefty too) 😎

@sharimilbee1415 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty cracks me up. I love his enthusiasm. Cold showers will wake you up for sure.

@rvdreamer8855 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@mattbrown38 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to the winners.

@takeitallin6882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the giveaways David... much appreciated!

@terrynoffsinger2365 2 жыл бұрын

You can check into a three way 12/24 volt DC valve. For a return for your water heater. Look online and find a Brass one 1/2" is around $100. You would have to set up a switch which is easier and cheaper or put in a automatic switch which is costly.

@janaspencer6008 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Mark!!

@buddyduncan2095 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to the winner

@georgewacaser4559 2 жыл бұрын

As others have said, capture the water into a container. I keep a couple of empty one gallon jugs for that purpose, and use that water for the dog water bowl, my waterpik, making coffee, etc.

@jobabs 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Mark!

@rabbitflea 2 жыл бұрын

Great info on the on demand system! Luv Lefty!

@rebeccalape8423 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win Mark

@oliviagraceson6318 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mark

@broncogabe32 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats mark.

@reubenj.cogburn8546 2 жыл бұрын

It makes my heart sing to watch you work/train with Lefty. He will benefit sooo much from it. You will to.

@ronethridge9875 2 жыл бұрын

OK-nice/i bought the same water heater for my van/i am going to mount it on back door-open door an take a shower right there/simple -is my plans/an catch most of water for porta potty/try to save on water/everone has their secrets on living in camper or RV /thanks much

@barbapke766 2 жыл бұрын

Love the back ground noise. Hi Lefty!

@terrell48 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to Mark

@Kathleensailorgirl 2 жыл бұрын

Dave you are one of the good guys😊

@matthowe2703 2 жыл бұрын

if you use a tankless water heater and run the drain into the tank that the water heat pulls from you can make it work. you have a filter system between where the water comes out and the faucet. start wit ha 50 micron filter then a small standard house system with a 3 stage filter system. to divert the hot water to the outside you can just use a regular valve

@always.wondering.wandering 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of the water heater. Love the remark about the big shipping charge for the spammers.

@coolchange1970 2 жыл бұрын

My gosh I love the sound of that 2 stroke cycle motor!!

@kathrynb4683 2 жыл бұрын

In looking at your outside hose, I thought hmmm, grab a pizza delivery bag and zip it up. Keep a hot rock in there wrapped up in a washcloth so it wouldn't burn the bag. That rock thrown in there before usage would keep it warm for a good hour. Just off the top of my head suggestion.

@charlesaucoin9541 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty is so glad to see you return. He is so happy and loves to talk. Stay safe my friends.

@JL-nb3dh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update on your water heater. You’ve built quite a nice community here, David. Congratulations Mark!

@josephbrinkley7572 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Florida Joe

@4314832 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the newer RV's and travel trailers do have a recirculater knob in the shower but only in the shower. I have a cargo trailer build and thought about plumbing one in but I just use a SS pot to catch the cold water at startup. It only amounts to .0816 gal (via the online calculator) I then but that in my Berkey water filter as I have the exact water heater as you.

@surflizard1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello and good morning I really enjoy your videos like I said I have an ambulance to and the things you show on this video really help me out and put it together thank you keep them coming

@esericc70 2 жыл бұрын

Or filter the water and let the waste go back to the gray tank (so to speak) from tank, start with a small 100 Micron filter --> to a turn down 20 mc filt--> your pump--> to a three cone staged filter to take all soap particles and cysts out (technically can drink after this) --> water heater --> to faucet sink shower --> back to gray tank, can go depending on use up to 20 -30 days before changing filters etc. this way you don't have to worry about waiting for hot water to push through. I have thought long about this. (10 or 15 minute showers anyone?) might be hard to do in a stand alone shower however without using a pan, IDK

@40acrehomesteadingoff-grid26 2 жыл бұрын

We have on demand for our Rockwood Aframe. Love it.

@sunshynescaradventures 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Lefty ❤ Great video!! I hope to have a hot water heater installed by September.. Thanks for always creating great informative content

@BobbyFigliola 2 жыл бұрын

As always. great posting. converting a 6x14 rig and kind of setup I was thinking about

@gabrieldacruz3150 2 жыл бұрын

On the other system to recirculate the water before it heats up you could have almost a separate drainage system that would feed back into your water tank so you would just hold it into the drain into the drain hose till it runs out hot and you wouldn't lose any water it would just go back into the tank

@scharfam5770 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, a nice shower is necessary. Nice set up. Loving Lefty's "hammock". Take care. Congrats Mark!!

@viennagriffin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the water heater. I just bought a boot camp water heater for shower, hope it does well. Congratulations to Mark on the bluetti.

@deney54 2 жыл бұрын

Same as Drew James ... I just take a water jug with me, use that until the hot starts.

@mariobotelho32 2 жыл бұрын

You can cut the flow of water right off the heater and only attach the 10ft hose when you're ready to shower. That way there's no waste of cold water.

@One4beauty 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats MARK DOMAN! As usual our sweet Lefty stole the show!🥰🥰🥰

@crystalphillips696 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty is such a joy to listen to. He is definitely comic relief too. Congratulations to the winner!🎉

@marksdoitall6202 2 жыл бұрын

They make recirculators but they're not cheap I would probably just keep like a some kind of a pot or a jug or something and just let the water go into there until it gets warm and then pour it back in your tank set up some kind of a little funnel system or something you're a pretty handy guy you know

@puddin7889 2 жыл бұрын

Have a joolca and ran the faucet threw the little pass through door to my sink. Good point David I am in Florida and really haven’t noticed the fluctuation on mine I will now though thanks for the great video my love to you both🐶😎🚒💕🚑

@olehippy13 2 жыл бұрын

David, we just had a tankless water heater hooked up to our house...it's powered by propane...the water is just out of the ground...it has several baffles to go thru, the temp is set to about 130 degrees...ah, our bathroom is in the back of the house....it does take a bit...maybe a minute...I used that water to brush my teeth. then wash my face or get a complete hot water shower....no longer do we have to wait for the water to heat in the old fashioned heater...we like it.. .it's saving electricity.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great add on - I like the idea of supplementing your large unit.

@garymay3826 2 жыл бұрын

My dog has that same squeaky toy. It’s his favorite.

@brentward829 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Mark! David, not sure if you have checked into the Showermiser from Aquaview. Have not tried it but heard good things. It may work for you to recycle the water until it is hot. If you decide on it, please do a video. No affiliation.

@rhondamontiel3827 2 жыл бұрын

I would just collect that first water in a jug for other use, like filling Lefty's water bowl. I have to keep things simple. I'm not a person that enjoys fixing things. I'm glad to see this video though. This is one thing I am still undecided on

@maehay4065 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining how the Instant hot water works. It is still a problem with wasting water in my home. It takes so long to get hot water in my shower. I grew up in an era when conserving everything even when there was long lines at the gas stations. And here we are again dealing with the same situation. Lucky winner for Mark Domon in winning the Blue Yeti! 👍👍

@gunner915 2 жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you said you'd had the water heater for a year and a half and used it several times Lol

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

I don't listen to what I'm saying sometjmes... :))

@Cands528 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty is a hoot!

@lostandfound6652 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea on the 12 volt remote control. Just ordered one for my rig. I have the water heater mounted in the same location. Thanks for the great idea David.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out!

@VanGo_AZ 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the review. I probably won’t use in my van, but I do hang out at an off grid camp with an outdoor shower and this type system is really great. Nice to have a hot shower after a couple of days of tromping around in the dust and dirt.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

You said it. I just stand there sometimes....

@makinitsch9113 2 жыл бұрын

You need to talk to a good instrumentation tech about the proper valve set up for the system you are wanting. There are many different types of instrumentation valves that would be able to do what you want. Might even check with a valve manufacturing company. Valve technicians would know. Making sure you let them know it's a small line, I'm assuming it's 1/8" or maybe 1/4" but a valve like that might be pricey. They may even give you one to become sponsors.

@daveh6151 2 жыл бұрын

Ummm put a little hose from your tap to your tank and detach when warm 🤓 very simple but very effective

@oliviagraceson6318 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to ask curt and Snow, he has a recirculation water system. A little different system.

@busdweller 2 жыл бұрын

I've used Ecotemp water heaters in a half a dozen rigs over the years. There 👍

@elaineg4921 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David and lefty. I didn't realize about the hot water 😳 because the word instant sticks in your head... I hope to be purchasing my ambulance in the next couple of days. I was going to email you but I'm not sure of the email. Stay well n blessings 🙏 Woohoo found the email!

@esparka 2 жыл бұрын

@6:56 Let’s hear that water sound again?, “pchrruchgshhhh” lol

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't know I do impersonations??

@bobham919 2 жыл бұрын

i put my water heater on the wall outside of my trailer. in the graguage area where i keep tools and all outdoor stuff. it burns propane and that is a bad thing to be breathing in. but after years and years of using one of these heaters you got to adjust it for temps often. so with the heater outside and me inside its not easy to do. so i plan to drill a hole in the wall and stick a thin steel rod to attach to the knob for temp control and then i can push and pull it to adjust it for my temp on the fly.

@Wingnut_Stickman 2 жыл бұрын

If your shower hose will reach the water tank, turn on the heater and (just before your shower time) flush the cold water in the hose into the water tank. Use a funnel, or whatever. As for inside hot water without waste, a small 120v brushless circulating pump you run with a pushbutton you add puts water in the tank, install a TEE near your fawcet. Press the button to run the pump, hold it in until it has run enough, then release to shut it off. Then open your fawcet, out comes hot water, not a drop has been wasted. Go to HD or Lowes and ask for a "hot water recirculation pump for drinking water" and there you have it.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

So many great ideas coming!! Thank you :)))

@Nick-im3sm 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts on the hot water are mixed.. You could, in theory, just spray your water into a bucket until it's up to temp, then dump said water back into your fresh tank (use a clean bucket, for obvious reasons...) Option 2, would be for you to shorten that hose as much as feasible, and have an extension for bike washing purposes. The third thing, and the way my converted cargo trailer is set up, is I have mixing valves on both my sink and my shower, with hot and cold lines run to each. This won't fix the hot water delay (I do the bucket/return to fresh tank method..) but it does help immensely with temp control, especially as my shower is inside the camper.

@Ryan-cz4ww 2 жыл бұрын

Huge fan of your channel , I always look forward to seeing your videos . Not trying to be a smarty pants but there's no such thing as a hot water heater , you can't heat hot water it's already hot it's's just a water heater. Shout out to Lefty, awesome dog!!

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

And I have a cold air conditioner :))

@larrylabair5996 2 жыл бұрын

the thing we do in our camper is catch the water in a bucket until it gets hot i know its seems funny but you only have so much water you can use it later or poor it back into tank its still clean

@theremnant6945 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using the cheapest ecotemp ( L5) water heater almost daily for over 5 years with no problems, its been a real rock star!

@campervanmark3410 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD PUPPY...GOOD BOY !

@tomckay1 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the water flow adjustment, when using a 12v pump from your tank you're not putting enough pressure thru the heater to make a difference. That dial would more come in to play when running "city water" thru it that can offer much higher pressures. Congrats to the Bluetti winner! I'm jealous.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thats what I figured - these low pressure pumps don't give it enough to adjust with.

@danparker1976 Жыл бұрын

im thinking you are correct.We use one of these with city water and you do hafta turn the dial.My wife uses it to wash dogs.When she first turn it on she is basically setting thetemp and spraying into the tub away from dog and getting it right then washing

@sonnysena 2 жыл бұрын

I say... all these different options are A-Ok... It depends on what you really want or need or are willing to spend. I am planning to build a camper sorta like an ambulance. I had desired for an ambulance but not when gas and diesel prices sky rocketed. I imagined to use a Panasonic Water Heater... certainly not an on-demand one... simple but reliable and robust. If I need to take a shower or do the dishes after eating then that's when I switch the heater on while am still eating or if I wanna take a bath, I switch on the heater while I'm brewing my coffee. Simple solution but it works... something similar to the Japanese system of JIT... Just In Time. More economical system if I may say so.

@sonnysena 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I forgot to say that I don't nead an air heater since I come from a tropical country... 2 seasons. But some hot or warm shower works wonders. I can let a mini split aircon or a window type aircon provide the heat just in case. A Mr. Buddy heater is even too much for me as I am familiar with it from my Saudi Arabian winters.

@TheCampulanceMan 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed... I know what I need it to do and there's a bunch of ways to get there. Cost, form, function all play a part :)

@dianechicklo7961 2 жыл бұрын

Lefty saids your welcome

@valyd45 2 жыл бұрын

You may want to watch some videos of dyi water recirculating system by the channel of Snow & Curt.

@danparker1976 Жыл бұрын

that looks like the water heater i have for my wifes shop,and you are correct she has to turn the dial because of the difference in temperature of the water coming in.i like the fact that it ignites off 2 D batteries and it needs no wiring..but the dial turning is a smidge aggravating

@TheCampulanceMan Жыл бұрын

Agreed - If I could normalize the water going in then all would be perfect. So I need a heater to preheat the water to go into the water heater... :)))