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Richard
post Jul 11 2017, 02:13 PM

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Using Joven water heater..

good simple robust design..

Once magnet spoil so replace and good again..
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post May 26 2018, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(ryder_78 @ May 25 2018, 10:41 PM)
For burnt-down buildings, I believe a fire arson or flying jets crashing into buildings (just like the World Trade Centre) would stand a higher chance of getting the whole building on fire.

In summary, the message I am conveying here is it's not that difficult to find a competent electrician. Of course, one can choose not to trust the electrician since you wont' know his background (unless you scrutinize his credentials for certification) but in reality, most experienced or competent electricians would do fine. Otherwise, we would hear buildings being burnt down in the news every day of the week due to poorly installed water heaters.
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I suggest you google the leading causes of residential fires in Malaysia.

I would guess either from cooking or an electrical fault and the victims are usually the very old or the very young.

These are the people we need to protect and it's a pity if ignorance is the excuse if we fail.
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post May 29 2018, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ May 25 2018, 04:58 PM)

But for me, it is useless as the storage heater will be hide inside ceiling. If many people using, you have to set it max to reduce the hot water usage ratio.

The only point worry is, how long the heating element can last. And what is the cost to replace. This might turn you off.
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Wouldn't it be better to have the storage water heater visible and easily accessible to adjust the thermostat, view the temp/pressure gauges and periodically test the pressure relieve valve?

In the same bathroom but high level..
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post May 29 2018, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ May 29 2018, 05:33 PM)
Imagine have a tong gas size at the corner of the bathroom.  biggrin.gif  That is the 40-50L size of a storage heater. With the piping and wiring, it is an eye sore in your bathroom. If with a small bathroom, it look crush in there.

Storage heater have to install height above. Who want to climb ladder adjust the knob everytime ? It is not same as instant heater height level. You going to knock your head with that tong gas size heater in the bathroom.  rclxub.gif 

You can mix the water at the tap to get the right temperature you want. It is not same function as instant heater. There is no logic to adjust the temp...before use ?  dry.gif 

It is not necessary to install a pressure gauge for the incoming water. I believe the tank can stand well above the normal house water pressure.

The pressure relieve valve don't have the gauge reading. It is just a spring load valve mechanism. You can test it once a yrs by pulling the shaft ring. So not necessary to be eye visible the storage heater. There is nothing to see at all.
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The issue is more towards ease of maintenance rather than aesthetics. The thermostat is only to adjust an acceptable hot water temperature at the outlet once installed so as not to be scalding hot.

A high level located in a corner maybe near the WC and there's the drain pipe should the need to flush out the tank.The tank can no doubt withstand reasonable pressure still to visibly see a temperature/pressure indicator at normal is more peace of mind.

A water storage heater should not be treated like a water tank where an out of sight out of mind mentality prevails over safety/maintenance.

Still I would think a tankless water heater is preferable even if the water temperature/volume is less.

 

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