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ozak
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, 09:25 AM

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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
ozak
post Sep 26 2017, 01:16 AM

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QUOTE(halcyon27 @ Sep 25 2017, 03:05 PM)
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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The main problem is not the plug and socket. But the heater is too low and near to the shower head.

Even through the heater have a splash proof casing, I don't think you will comfort with it everytime splash the water on it during bath.

The metal flex hose is advise to change to non conductor material incase electric shock. Current run on surface of the material.

So with that flex hose long tangle down that ugly, why not install the heater higher and change the flex hose to pvc pipe.

That will be look better and safer.
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post Sep 26 2017, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(halcyon27 @ Sep 26 2017, 06:52 AM)
Strongly agree on both issues raised. What's the height for the one installed in most homes? Does the manual suggest a minimum?
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I think the manual do have suggest a sefety way of installing. Otherwise somebody sue the manufacturing already.

Here my example when I install the heater myself. The rainshower is higher than the heater definitely. And it abit nearer to the heater. I can't raise anymore the heater since the rainshower nature is higher.

I found out that the wire in the hole even have a rubber gourmet to prevent the water in, but the protection is not enough. I still can see some space between the wire. If the water sip in through the wire and flow into the heater, Kaboom.

So have to seal it with additional sealant. No choice even it ugly. Safety 1st.

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post Sep 26 2017, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(halcyon27 @ Sep 26 2017, 09:06 AM)
Wow, in this model, the manufacturer chose a side entry. Think a better design would be bottom baffled entry or bottom slanted side with the electronic tucked away far at the top. I would prefer safety also.
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Most of the heater is using side entry. But how they seal it properly will be their design strength.

Ya, bottom or slant down will be better design.

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post Sep 26 2017, 11:08 PM

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QUOTE(Richard @ Sep 26 2017, 05:52 PM)
Standard electrical wiring is bottom entry or the wires to make bottom loop down then up into the terminals..

As you have already figured out its to prevent gravity water seepage into the electrical enclosure..

silicon seal the cable entry as per your installation is better..
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Ya, this is better. But I don't see any heater that have bottom open for wire so far.

Flip around also cannot find the bottom hole.

Another way is use cable glands. But provided the cable is 3core seal.

 

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