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WahBiang
post Sep 22 2017, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Sep 22 2017, 02:35 PM)
I have this hose in my house, they are not that stiff.

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wow ur inlet so low, enuf pressure?? is that a filter before inlet? where did u get it?
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post Sep 22 2017, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(WahBiang @ Sep 22 2017, 02:56 PM)
wow ur inlet so low, enuf pressure?? is that a filter before inlet? where did u get it?
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Enough pressure so far, the water heater is with pump, so no worry.

Yes, the water filter from Taobao.

Filter: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a...._u=m2lh2ea139e1
Cartridge: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a...._u=m2lh2ea1a162

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post Sep 22 2017, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Sep 22 2017, 03:04 PM)
Enough pressure so far, the water heater is with pump, so no worry.

Yes, the water filter from Taobao.

Filter: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a...._u=m2lh2ea139e1
Cartridge: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a...._u=m2lh2ea1a162
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nice! my heater with pump also but water pressure still too low (landed)...
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post Sep 22 2017, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Sep 22 2017, 02:35 PM)
I have this hose in my house, they are not that stiff.

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Yah seem flexible enough. How much it cost per meter?
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post Sep 22 2017, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 04:25 PM)
Yah seem flexible enough. How much it cost per meter?
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The length of the hose is fixed at one size.
I bought from ATKC online store, refer here:
https://www.ewarehouse.atkc.com.my/Johnson-...?search=johnson suisse&limit=100

If you need longer PVC hose, then you have to search for alternative.
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post Sep 22 2017, 05:41 PM

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Your unit install look low, water will splash on the top of the water heater and may slip in. Did installation instruction put in recommendation height?
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post Sep 22 2017, 06:22 PM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 02:02 PM)
Oo ok you've been using this hise for quite sometimes already?
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yeah for 7 years
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post Sep 22 2017, 06:24 PM

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if u guys nees flexible hose,

mr. diy selling very cheap
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post Sep 22 2017, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 02:05 PM)
I'm ok with the position. Maybe I'm a small person.

Can you eloborate more on why do you think that it's unnecessary to change to a plastic hose? Don't you think it's dangerous to have a metallic hose at the inlet in the event of short circuit?
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Shower operation you only touch the control lever, heater dial and shower rose. Hence these parts are your only worry of getting electrocuted.
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post Sep 22 2017, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(donald88 @ Sep 22 2017, 08:38 PM)
Shower operation you only touch the control lever, heater dial and shower rose. Hence these parts are your only worry of getting electrocuted.
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How about accidental contact?
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post Sep 22 2017, 09:55 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 22 2017, 05:41 PM)
Your unit install look low, water will splash on the top of the water heater and may slip in.  Did installation instruction put in recommendation height?
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I need to check back the manual. But do you think this height is too low? I feel like it's just nice
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post Sep 22 2017, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 09:55 PM)
I need to check back the manual. But do you think this height is too low? I feel like it's just nice
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What i usually see are the shower head at most reach to the mid point of the water heater unit, while in your case the shower head can go above, and that mean possibility of water from the shower head plash to the unit if it was adjust to the highest point. I usually install mine with the temperature knob and the power on/off are reachable while the top part will be higher and shower head won't reach the top.
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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 09:53 PM)
How about accidental contact?
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Then better pray no electricity leak.
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post Sep 23 2017, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 22 2017, 10:35 PM)
What i usually see are the shower head at most reach to the mid point of the water heater unit, while in your case the shower head can go above, and that mean possibility of water from the shower head plash to the unit if it was adjust to the highest point.  I usually install mine with the temperature knob and the power on/off are reachable while the top part will be higher and shower head won't reach the top.
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That's about right. As a rough guide, on/off button should be about eye level or above.
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post Sep 23 2017, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 09:55 PM)
I need to check back the manual. But do you think this height is too low? I feel like it's just nice
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How many meter the heater from the floor?

That look too low.

Ask the installer reinstall the heater higher. Than change the inlet to PVC pipe. That solve your both problem. Pipe and height.


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post Sep 23 2017, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Sep 23 2017, 12:25 AM)
How many meter the heater from the floor?

That look too low.

Ask the installer reinstall the heater higher. Than change the inlet to PVC pipe. That solve your both problem. Pipe and height.
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Hmm the tiles are drilled already. Changing the position will leave the drilled tiles exposed and it wont look good anymore sad.gif
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post Sep 23 2017, 08:19 AM

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Look good or be safe? Or change another unit with longer design.
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QUOTE(weikee @ Sep 23 2017, 08:19 AM)
Look good or be safe? Or change another unit with longer design.
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Must be a girl.

Life doesn't matter, must look pretty 1st. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 25 2017, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(NikTaMere @ Sep 22 2017, 01:19 PM)
There's a warning on the water heater stating "caution metallic/chromed hose and conductive control valve shall not be used"
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My installer used this hose for the inlet. Looking at it, i think it's chromed hose.

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How ever, this hose is in between 2 plastic fittings.

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What do you guys think? Is it safe or not? Experts are welcomed to comment
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I suggest either change the existing socket that powers the instant water heater to ShowerTec or here also. I had the brochure from Homefix I believe a while back but it seems that they're on social media more than a regular web page. [Update: Seen it sold for RM40 at TBM]

Not too sure is the outdoor S56 IP66 splashproof socket with a breaker is suitable for use in a bathroom as those are normally used outdoors.

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post Sep 25 2017, 03:10 PM

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Aside from splash proof socket or IP66 socket, since this is water heater, the bathroom will be very humid during or after shower, can consider install ventilation fan on the upper section of your window.

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