Buy Stiebel Eltron Tempra 29 Plus Electric Tankless Whole House Water Heater, 240 V, 28.8 kWStiebel Eltron Tempra 29 Plus Electric Tankless Whole House Water Heater, 240 V, 28.8 kW Product Description:
- Digital temperature control
- Proven reliability
- No venting required
- Sleek design fits anywhere
- Save at least 15-20% on the hot water portion of your electric bill
Product Description
Stiebel Eltron Tempra 29 Plus Electric Tankless Water Heater, 208/240 Volts The Tempra Plus is the most technologically advanced tankless water heater available on the market today. The Tempra series has been redesigned completely inside and out - upgraded heavy-duty electronics, a simple single flow sensor design, a hinged cover for easy access, and Advanced Flow Control for the Tempra Plus. Welcome to the next generation of German quality. The Tempra has several advantages over a gas-type tankless water heater. Compared to many similar gas tankless models the Tempra is less expensive to purchase. Installation is also much simpler and cheaper since it is not necessary to vent a Tempra to the outside. Like all Tempra Plus Series tankless water heaters, the Tempra 29 Plus features a digital temperature display and convenient dial selector which allows you to set the desired output water temperature at any level between 86 and 125F (30 and 52C). The Tempra 29 will also automatically sense the water flow rate and temperature, calculate how much power is needed to do the job, and will apply exactly that much power so it can precisely maintain the desired output temperature regardless of whether the flow rate changes or not. Stiebel Eltron Tempra 29 Plus Electric Tankless Water Heater, 208/240 Volts Specifications: Voltage: 208/240 Wattage: 21.6/28.8 Amperage: 3x35/3x40 Min. required circuit breaker size: 3x50 Recommended wire size: 3 x 8 Maximum temp. increase: 92 Weight: 17.6 Width: 16 5/8 Height: 14 1/2 Depth: 4 5/8 Working pressure: 150 PSI
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
Worth buying!!!
By Donnie Anderson
For those who don't know, Stiebel Eltron make the best electric tankless heaters on the market. They have the digital thermostat, and it will keep your water to the exact temperature you set regardless of demand. I set mine to 106'F and it is exactly 106'F, regardless of if I have just 1 tap open or 5 plus a shower, dishwasher, etc...As for installation it was fairly basic. Just an in and out for the plumbing and the electrical was fairly straightforward. You need 3 x 60A 208-204V lines plus a ground. That means 6 spaces in your breaker panel. This is the biggest electric tankless that can go on a 200A service. Anything larger and you need a 400A service. I am a licensed electrician so instalation was simple for me. Otherwise I would definitely hire an electrician to do the hookup. It can be intimidating to do the electical yourself with all the options. Do you use flex, tech cable, just plain old lumex, etc... I piped mine in using EMT and #6 wire, although you only need #8.Construction quality is top notch. The manual is excellent. And it works like a charm. It is capable of giving 140'F scalding water just like a regular storage tank. But I set mine to 106'F; the temperature I want for taking a shower. I just turn the hot water faucet on and I get the exact tempature I want. No need to play with the cold water to get the temperature I want. No more fluctuations in temperature when a toilet, washer, or dishwasher kicks in while taking a shower. No need to have expensive mixing valves or temperature regulators. Also you eliminate the need of draining your storage tank every year or 2 and cleaning it out, replacing annode rods, or just waiting for it to leak and flood your basement after 10 years so you can replace it or call the power company to have a replacement rental installed.I have a water softener as well so there should be no maintenance issues with the tankless. I am expecting a 30+year life cycle. I figure the cost of a good 12year storage water heater is around $500-600. This tankless water heater was [...]. But it will last 30 years as opposed to 15 years with a storage tank so it actually cvomes out to [...] for 2 storage tanks as opposed to [...] for the tankless. I save [...] in the long run. I also don't need temperature regulators or expensive faucets on my shower so I save money there. The tankless is also more efficient so I save a little bit again there. It all adds up. Also the maintenance of a hot water storage tank is a pain. And the risk of it leaking and flooding unless you replace it every 10 years even if it still works. Also it's no good to cook with hot water from a storage tank because of all the built up gook and grime and deposits in the tank that are in the water. Now I have pure water straight form the source, not water that has been sitting with deposits in a tank.For the price this is the best electric water heater on the market. It is way cheaper than going solar which costs over [...]. But if you decide to upgrade and go solar, a tankless is a perfect compliment to bring your solar heater water up to the final temperature if required. So a tankless is not a wasted purchase if you decide to add a solar heater down the road.Definitely 5 stars.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
Its FABULOUS!... with a couple of caveats.
By Jon L. Sharp
I am very happy with this purchase. Mounting the Tempra 29 Plus and the required new electrical box in the closet was as easy as 8 screws. Wiring it all up was a little more work. The plumbing is simple if you put it where your tank was. And losing our old 50 gallon tank gave us some new closet room for the house! The product itself is absolutely fabulous and is only about 4-5 inches deep and maybe 15"x15"ish. It looks very well made. (Those Germans always make good stuff!) Once installed, your water will easily get hotter than you can stand and I felt no fluctuation in the shower when the washing machine and a sink were also running hot. The ONLY negatives I see are 1)the dedicated line requirements and 2)a couple of our fluorescent fixtures flicker/strobe slightly when hot water is running. I feel like that might simply be due to cheap bulbs or something because the "flicker" is isolated to just two fixtures in the whole house. Bottom line: Buy it. Just be prepared for a little extra cash to go to a new electrical box, 3x50amp breakers and some 8ga wire. But in the end, you'll be happy, you water will be hot, and you won't be heating 50 gallons of water all day long for nothing any more. I can't wait for the next electric bill to see what my Tempra 29 Plus is saving me!Seller's note: A minimum 200 AMP household electrical service is highly recommended and will likely be required to install this model. If you are unsure of your electrical capacity in your home, please consult your electrician before ordering.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.Goodbye Tank
By jh1975
After deciding to go tankless, did not want to mess around so after some research decided to go with this brand and capacity. From what I could gather, Steibel Eltron is top of the line in terms of quality and technology and the 29 was more than enough power for my 2.5 baths. The big learning after I ordered the unit was that the electrical requirements are pretty significant. You can't just plug this thing in. If you have an existing breaker panel with plenty of empty spaces you should be okay, although you may still need an electrician to run some thick cables through your walls to get closer to the unit. I had to have a new panel put in (near the unit, connected to existing panel through the walls/ceiling). A fair amount of work for an electrician and then to patch up the walls. Total cost for that was around $1,500. Separately, had a plumber install the unit and get rid of the old tank heater as well as the vents and gas piping that fed it for about $500. So all in, cost of the unit and getting it up and running was about $3k. Hoping that I will make most of that back in energy savings and not having to replace the old tank heater which was 6 years old. Another big benefit is the space I've created in my HVAC closet that can now be used for storage. Very pleased about that and not having to worry about the tank failing and flooding my downstairs. As far as actual performance, it's been a few days but very happy so far. Water gets as hot as you need it and stays that way. Overall I'm glad I made this switch but was not fully aware of the work that would have to be done to complete the whole setup.
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