Will I still get the hot shower I'm used to now?
Yes, provided you select the best tankless water heater product for you application.
Tankless water heaters are able to function at a variety of temperatures that you can choose, and can produce hot water at the same flow rate as your standard single-headed shower provides now (since 1992 all showerheads are designed to deliver a maximum of 2.5 gallons per minute, as mandated by federal legislation).
Will one tankless water heater do my entire house?
Yes. You must choose the size model to suit your home's hot water needs, which is based upon the maximum flow of hot water you need at any one time. We sell tankless water heaters that are capable of handling one shower at a time and others that can provide for a maximum of two showers at a time.
What if I have very hard water?
Since tankless water heaters do not store hot water, minerals do not have as much of a chance to settle onto the heater. Therefore, you won't see the same corrosive or scale build-up problems with tankless water heaters that you do with storage tank water heaters. And it is fine to use a water softener with a tankless water heater, if you choose.
What limitations do tankless water heaters have?
Because this type of water heater heats the water as you use it, the volume of hot water that it can deliver is directly correlated to the amount of its energy input. The bigger the burners or heating elements in the unit, the higher the volume of hot water that it can deliver. Today tankless water heaters come in various sizes to suit most homes' needs. Even if you need to be operating multiple showers at once, tankless water heaters can keep up.
Can I fill a hot tub with a tankless water heater?
Yes. Because tankless water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water, you can fill a tub of any size. It is only a question of time, meaning that our larger units can fill a tub faster than our smaller units. Keep in mind that some tubs draw water at high flow rates, so it may be necessary to limit the flow so that the tankless water heater can adequately heat the water that is being called for.
Generally we recommend the Bosch 2400E for our customers who own hot tubs. We also recommend purchasing the optional Wireless Remote Control for the Bosch 2400E (TSTAT2) as this will allow you to easily turn up the heat when filling your hot tub.
Is the FXHOOD required with the Bosch 125FX?
Yes, it is required. Globaltowne.com ONLY sells the 125FX WITH the FXHOOD as per the manufacturer's requirements.
Many of our competitor's sell the Bosch AquaStar 125FX as a standalone heater without including the FXHOOD. This makes the price look lower than our cost, but you MUST purchase and install the FXHOOD (regardless of where you live).
Why does the Bosch 125BO come with a 120V Plug?
The Bosch 125BO Outdoor Tankless Water Heater has a pilot light for its ignition. This is NOT an electronic ignition heater.
You must plug in the 125BO to gain the freeze protection (down to 5 degrees F above zero). If you do not plug the heater in, it will still operate, but you will not have the freeze protection.
Why do You Sell Auto-Reset GFCIs?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are designed to quickly shut off power if a short is detected.
The Auto Reset GFCI is designed to be used for our tankless gas water heaters and mini-tank electric water heaters that plug directly into 120VAC.
The Auto Reset GFCI will automatically reset itself after a power loss to your home so you will not have to take any action when your power is restored.
Where are the Outdoor Gas Water Heaters Designed to be Installed
Our Bosch Outdoor Tankless Water Heaters (Bosch 2700ES / 2400ES / 125BO / 425HNO / 2400EO / 250SXO) are designed to handle an occasional overnight freeze. They plug directly into the wall and provide freeze protection down to 5 deg F above zero. They are approved for use in the following areas:
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Virginia (only in zip codes beginning with the first three digits 233-237), Arizona (in zip codes beginning with the first three digits 850-857 and 864), Oregon (in zip codes beginning with the first three digits 970-975), Washington (in zip codes beginning with the first three digits 980-986), California (except in zip codes beginning with the first three digits 935 or 961).
Is this a new technology?
No. Europe, Asia and South America, where energy costs are more expensive than here in the U.S. and Canada, have been using tankless water heaters for 75 years. Bosch has been selling and supporting tankless water heaters in the United States since 1979. However, most Americans are just now learning of this technology and its benefits.
How does going tankless help save the world?
With the rising cost of energy prices in North America, it is more important now than it has ever been before to make the most efficient use of our resources. Going tankless gives you an opportunity to save money and also save the world's resources. Go Green!
What is a point-of-use water heater?
A point-of-use water heater is a very small water heater, mini-tank or tankless, that is designed to be installed at the point of use, thereby eliminating a long pipe run. They are mostly sized to supply hot water to one specific application, usually a sink. These can be either a mini storage tank or a tankless water heater. A common application is a remote sink, such as a bathroom in an office building or a service station. The other sensible application is for distant sinks in the home that typically take too long to receive hot water.
What are the advantages of a point-of-use water heater?
Point-of-use water heaters are usually used for one of two reasons. One is to supply hot water to a remote location that is not served by a larger water heater. The other is to eliminate the wait time for hot water you may have at a particular faucet. Both offer the advantage of not having to wait for hot water. You can install a point-of-use water heater right at the source, e.g., under a sink. Therefore, when you turn on the faucet you have hot water instantly available to you. This both eliminates your wait for the hot water and saves water, our most valuable resource, from being wasted down the drain as you wait for hot water to arrive.
Can I use point-of-use water heaters for applications other than a sink?
Yes. You can place an Ariston mini-tank in line with your main water heater. These are available in 2.5-gallon, 4-gallon and 6-gallon sizes. These provide you with instant hot water at your washing machine or dishwasher, for example, and by the time you exhaust that supply, the main water heater that serves these locations has caught up, so you have a continuous supply of hot water.
Are your products difficult or expensive to install?
No, they are not difficult to install. The installation expense depends on many factors. Although tankless water heaters are on for only a small fraction of the day in most home uses, when hot water is being called for they require a lot of energy because they are heating water instantly. Because of this, AquaStar (gas tankless water heaters) sometimes require expansion of the vent pipe and PowerStar (electric tankless water heaters) sometimes require the electrical service in the home to be upgraded.
Can any plumber install your products?
Yes, they should, after all it is just another appliance. But experience has shown us that many will not because, as they say, they are not familiar with the unit. To locate an installer in your area please visit the Bosch Web Site.
I just Got My Water Heater, But There is Water in it!
All Bosch tankless water heaters are hydro tested at the factory before they are boxed up and shipped out. The pipes are then capped and this traps a small amount of water in the system. The presence of this water sometimes leads our customers to believe tht we have shipped them used heaters. This is not the case. We only sell new tankless water heaters.
Which Heaters Qualified for the Old 2006-07 $300 Tax Credit?
The following heaters qualified for the 2006-07 $300 Home Energy-Efficiency Improvement Tax Credit: The Bosch 2400E / 2400EO, the Bosch 250SX / 250SXO, the Bosch 1600H, the Bosch 125HX, and the Bosch 125FX (LP only) tankless water heaters met the requirements of this bill and qualified for the $300 Tax Credit. This tax credit is now over and was not renewed by Congress.
Which Heaters Qualified for the Current 2009-2010 Federal Tax Credit?
2009 signifies the return of a federal tax credit for non-solar tankless water heaters under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which expired at the end of 2007. This successful program was extended under the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." The act re-establishes tax credits for purchasing and installing energy efficient home improvements, such as a Bosch Tankless Water Heater.
The Bosch 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters qualify for the Current 2009-2010 Federal Tax Credit. Please click here for the full details.
