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cablesguy
post Sep 10 2014, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(Deznom @ Aug 20 2014, 06:20 PM)
hi guys.. do u all have any recommendations for storage water heaters? have been looking around and joven seems to be a decent brand..

looking for at least a 50L tank and hopefully it can be slim as my ceiling height is about 10ft
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Im currently using Joven storage water heater, just changed the heating element for the 3rd time within 18 months. Im thinking of switching to Elton as they said its made in Italy and hence more durable, any Elton users care to comment?
cablesguy
post Sep 12 2014, 09:19 AM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 12 2014, 09:15 AM)
Using two in my house. Nothing to comment, it perform what it build for, i.e. heating up water. 

There is a breather hole/pipe, this will leak some water out and need to pipe it. If your plumber experience he will know how to do it.
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How long hv you been using the Joven, ever changed the heating element?
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post Sep 12 2014, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 12 2014, 09:33 AM)
Installed Q3 2011, start using Dec 2011 till now. Nothing change.
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Wonder whats wrong with mine, was working fine until last year, changed the element 3 times so far, the repair guy told me to try Elton
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post Sep 12 2014, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 12 2014, 09:51 AM)
- Is the element original from Joven?
- How is your storage placed? If you did not place properly air may be inside and the heating element is heating the air instead of water.

Heating element won't spoil so fast, what was the cause of failure? Did you ask the technician?

If want, change to Rinnai Gas biggrin.gif much better.
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Hmm..not sure original or not, I will check.
Mine is the horizontal type and its placed horizontally if thats what you mean, other than that Im not sure..twice got fried, this last round dry burn or something. I will need to check with the repair guys.

Thanks for bringing up those questions, really appreciate it, will give Rinnai Gas a check thumbup.gif



Talking abt safety, Ive been advised to test the ELCB every month so thats what Ive been doing, just press the test button and if it trips means its working..isnt that enough???

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cablesguy
post Aug 1 2016, 05:48 PM

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QUOTE(jerryng75 @ Jul 27 2016, 04:06 PM)
Hi All,

I like to raise everyone concern on Water Heater

Today, there is another dead from Water Heater during Shower

The Water goes through a Compartment , which is made of Plastics & Inside is the heating Element.

A Good Brand, Japanese made, uses PA66 or what you may known as Nylon
The Best PA66 does not break. therefore it does not leak water

A bad design brand, in which I have seen uses PP or Polypropylene + other stuff. You've seen PP everywhere, like those coffee shop Chairs.
They will break in which the water will leak and touches the Board.
The Current then will follow the water and electrocute you.

So please make the right choice to benefits you
Your purchase should not benefits the Lousy Product Maker

Good Luck
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Thanks for bringing this up, was wondering if Joven tank heater meets this safety criteria?

 

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