Eemax LavAdvantage SPEX8208T Tankless Water Heater

Overview

Boosting water at the point of use, the Eemax tankless unit mounts on a wall near the fixture and heats only while water runs. A microprocessor controls temperature, and copper compression fittings take either a hot or a cold feed.

Wait time is the problem it solves: a long pipe run to a bar or kitchen sink no longer means minutes of cold water. The single flow figure in the specs is very low and unexplained, which makes it hard to size for anything beyond a basin.

Who it's for

Restaurants, pool houses and vacation homes with one remote fixture get hot water without running a new line from the tank. Buildings without the matching supply voltage, or needing several taps served, should look at other models.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Output temperature depends on how much heat the element can add to the water passing through it, so faster flow means a smaller rise. Feeding it pre-warmed water from a tank lets it reach set temperature with less power, which is why it throttles down as tank water arrives.

Specifications