2-units of Panasonic installed in 2006 and doing ok. Perhaps, how long a water heater lasts also depends on how we uses it. Particularly for those units that comes with a pump, it would be helpful if the water heater can be disengaged while we take a while to apply shampoo and soap so that the pump and heating element is not engaged.

This post has been edited by redkop63: Nov 22 2012, 10:47 AM

Thinking of that brand but ended up fixing direct water and tank piping to gether to the normal hot water heater, now enjoying the showers.

Plumbers unsually charge RM150 for this service, still cheaper than using a pumped heater which breaks down often and is expensive.

Any one has used the Miluz water heater before ? Is it good? Please guide.

i'm still searching for good instant water heater..after reading this thread, seems like Panasonic has good review..hmm

Coway?
I'm still using very old style of teko, use gas to heat up lol.

Use joven for 10 years without any problems.

Now will getting another for new house, maybe with some futuristic design lol.

One of the most ugliest installation have I ever seen.The installer shld have used flexible conduit instead of normal rigid piping.But you still can replace it by yr own as u may buy this flexible conduit frm any hardware shop near yr area.Just nid to measure the length.Water heater's can be install thru DIY method.
Btw water heaters no matter what brand the lifespans are normally 5-6 yrs and having a pump in the heater is the prefer choice in Malaysia living.So far the cheapest I have done survey is Joven (less than RM400) and majority of hotels are using this as well......
Oh btw if the pump is noisy no worries at least some indication to others that u r still alive while showering...... Its always safe to test the ELCB once a while

between alpha and joven, i choose alpha. tried both, still alpha..

My favorite brand is Panasonic.
But the water heater with internal pump is more expensive compare with those without internal pump.
So better install a Main water pump on the main water paip than can get a cheaper water heater(without internal pump).

This post has been edited by tanhks: Dec 25 2012, 05:51 AM

how do you connect the main water pump? i am staying in apartment the water meter is outside my unit

Be warned internal pipes may not be able to stand the pressure especially houses that are old or in poor workmanship on the pipes.It may cost you a bomb to fix it if the pipes burst.Better get expert to run thru it before deciding to fix.My two cents......

Hi all, any comment about CENTON water heater?
Found out this brand during my survey mission last weekend..

their website = CENTON

joven, bro

its a good brand

This post has been edited by edwardstevens: Dec 31 2012, 02:07 PM

Thanks bro. I changed my mind either Joven or Alpha...

haha, it seems many of those brands out there are quite good for normal use.

My house has got a Alpha (with pump), after using for 6 years have to change the motor (not sure rm 200-250) which is acceptable to me, just like a car also needs to change parts after years in service.

Then installed a Panasonic also with pump in another room, used for 1.5 years, so far so good.

I have seen a friend using a quite old Joven unit (without pump), still operating.

I think most of the usual brands have similar quality, like there is no new secrets in making water heater, the deal breakers will be the guarantee period and after sales service. I can say for Alpha and Pana since I have both in house: they are good in this respect.

This post has been edited by chopin: Feb 16 2013, 11:31 AM

pump usually noisy? anyone can comment this?

been using panasonic. so far so good

though there is one function where the heater can cycle the water temperature between hot and cold, quite useless.

there is 2 type of pum here..

AC pum : noisy, less expensive
DC pum: no noisy, moar expensive

moss instant water heater with pum will generate abt 4-bar pressure jek.. so if u mia hse mia water is >4-bar, den itu pum is bo use dy.. (usually tanki to heater is <4-bar la.. )

my panasonic is not noisy at all - i mean normal la, not disturbing. not sure abt alpha, it's not in my room.

yeah mine has the cycling function too, never use it, almost forgot abt it.

i m using alpha and panasonic, both nt bad

My home is still using National, still can use after 10 years+
New one using Pensonic.