Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater

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Product Description

Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water HeaterPoint-of-use hot water heaters can supply up to 2 sinks at a time and provide endless hot water and energy savings. These water heaters are easy to install and you will never have to worry about heat loss from long pipe runs. A point-of-use water heater is the perfect solution for home and office sinks... hot water without the wait.Ariston ProTi point-of-use electric mini tanks are designed with titanium for longer life. The "Titanium Plus Inside" glass lining protects the tank against leakage. These units can be installed independently or in-line with a larger hot water source eliminating long waits for hot water.Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater Features:; 3 Models to choose from (2.5, 4, and 8); Adjustable thermostat with thermal cut-out ; Dielectric isolation on inlet/outlet connections; Units can be wall hung (bracket included) or floor mounted; Durable poly-composite housing will not dent and resists corrosion; Temperature/pressure relief valve included (plumb correctly for discharge); Simple 120V plug-in connection; 8-year residential or commercial warranty; Built with titanium for longer life; Meets ASHRAE 90.1 standard; Mounts on wall or floor; Three sizes to choose fromBosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater Specifications:; Tank Volume - 3.85 gallons; Dimensions - 14"x14"x12¼"; Voltage - 120v; Amperage - 12.5 amps; Wire Size - Plug-in; Heating Capacity - 1500 watts; Recovery at 90;F Rise - 6.8 gph; Temperature Range - 65;-145;F; Water Connections - ;" NPT; Operating Pressure - 150 psi; Relief Valve - Installed

Product Details

• Item Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000LDF87G
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,095 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ariston GL-4 is a great workhorse, had for over 6 years now!, May 7, 2008

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Dennis J. Faulkner (Lakeside, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater (Misc.)

This is a great product, the only real drawback is that with San Diego California's extremely hard water, it needs
cleaned and a new anode rod screwed in every six months - I am finally breaking down a buying a wet/vac to make the job much easier. That being said, it is perfect for my condo that has never had proper hot water to the kitchen (in 20 years time). As my condo hot water heater is common to the entire wing, I made sure when purchasing this 4 gallon water heater that I could plumb the "hot" water into the "cold" intake of the water heater, and thus boost my "hot" water coming into my kitchen to a proper temperature for my sink, dishwasher, and front-load washer. To me it is so very well worth cleaning and servicing the unit every six months to have the luxury or proper hot water in my kitchen, and to know that when the condo hot water is on the fritz, I have hot water for my sink and appliances anyway. Since this unit has a convenient on/off switch on the front, I simply turn the unit off when I leave for the day, and turn it on when I want.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Convenient unit has major weakness, July 19, 2010

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Average Bear - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater (Misc.)

In my kitchen the water has to run almost 5 gallons before it gets hot so having a point of use heater is wonderful and very convenient. The square Ariston fits under a sink better than the taller GE models, is relatively inexpensive, and pretty easy to install. Unfortunately, I've just thrown out my fourth unit because of a rusted/failed tank that leaked under my sink damaging the cabinets. I admit it's my fault but here is the drawback to these units: If you don't replace the anode rod every 6-9 months the tank will fail, even with soft water. The warranty is void if you go past 12 months without replacement so here I am at 14 months and a bad unit. The Anode can be purchased online for about $21 from [...] including shipping. Replacing the anode requires that you drain the unit of four gallons since the heating element/anode assembly come out the front, not the top. You must be confident in your home repair skills because there are bolts and a couple wires to remove and you have to make sure the gasket is good (doesn't come with the anode). Otherwise you must call a plummer or handyman to do the job but I would recommend ordering the part for them since even the stores that sell the unit don't stock the anode. If you disconnect the water lines you must replace the washers or buy new lines to prevent leaks. Its a messy job but don't put it off or you'll be sorry. Best to order the anode way before replacement time so the task doesn't get put off.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bosch GL vs GL Ti units, April 19, 2011

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Bobster - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch GL4Ti Ariston Pro Ti Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater (Misc.)

Was confused as to the benefits between the GL and the GL Ti units. So I called and spoke with a Technical person at Bosch directly. He told me that the GL is a retail unit while the GL Ti is the EXACT SAME wholesale unit. He also told me that they both are built with the Titanium (Ti) Glass liner. While the Ti has an 8yr warranty on the Glass unit, and the regular GL has only 6 years, I see little gain in the extra 2 years for the Ti, unless the price for both are very close. Bottom line same units. This applies to the 2.5, 4 and 6 gallon models.