Eemax EX280T2T Series Three, Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heater

by Eemax

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

High Capacity - thermostatic temperature control. Never run out of hot water. 99-percent energy efficient - Cut energy costs. The power you use goes into the water, not up the chimney. All Eemax tankless water heaters meet the Buy American Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Product Description

The Eemax EX280T2T Series Three Electric Tankless Water Heater. Whole house unit for multiple showers. Turns on in stages, based upon water flow rate. Equipped with microprocessing temp control with staged heating modules. Eemax EX280T2T Series Three Electric Tankless Water Heater Applications: Engineered to turn on in stages Uses energy for amount of flow Sophisticated thermostat delivers precise outlet temperature Cold or Hot water feed Eemax EX280T2T Series Three Electric Tankless Water Heater Features: On Demand Hot Water - no delay. Cut Energy Waste - flow switch activates heater only on demand (no standby heat loss). Continuous Hot Water - no storage capacity to run out. Designed for Durability - constructed of high strength reinforced "ENGINEERING PLASTIC" Ni Chrome Element - a unique, patented flow path ensures optimum heat transfer and extended element life. Compact Size - dimensions 12" x 12" x 3.5" Reduces Calcification. Field Serviceable Element - replaceable cartridge element Eemax EX280T2T Series Three Electric Tankless Water Heater Specifications: Volts 240V KW 28.5kW Amps 120(3x40)A Rise at 2 GPM 96 F Rise at 3 GPM 65 F Rise at 4 GPM 47 F Wire Size AWG 8 Dimensions 10.75" x 5.25" x 2.125" Weight 12 lbs Element - Triple replaceable Ni Chrome cartridge element inserts Connections: 5/8" i.d. compression (1/2" copper pipe) at bottom of unit. Operating pressure minimum: 25psi Operating pressure maximum: 150psi * The voltage, amperage, and circuit breaker specifications must be met for this heater to function. Please make sure all requirements are met before purchasing this heater. Manufacturer's start up procedures must be observed.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012882MC
• Item model number: EX280T2T
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,036 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Like the unit- VERIFY YOUR SERVICE!, May 26, 2008

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Crit_Zer0 (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Eemax EX280T2T Series Three, Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heater (Tools & Home Improvement)

***See Update Below***
The unit works well. Was easily installed. Water heat is fine for our small-demand house (2bed/2bath/1500SF). The only thing that takes some getting used to is the minimum flow requirement. There's no way to get any hot water without turning a given fauct on at over 50% capacity. And single-knob showers can get a little tricky to balance.
NOTEZ BIEN:
Before installing, verify that your grid tie-in is sufficient. My panel is 200A, but the utility company tied in with a wire only capable of carrying 100A. This was fine for my house until this unit was installed. It requires 3@40A breakers, which was no problem...plenty of room on the board. But now, whenever the hot water flows, the lights throughout the house start a pulsing. I've called my retail provider, my utilities service provider, and the service director several times over the last 2 weeks, and can't get anyone to get out here and run thicker copper. It's not too annoying, but I'm concerned that the wire's going to fry if they don't get their act together and figure out whose job it is to fix this.
****Update****
Even with the electrical issues taken care of, the unit I bought, which worked well for several months, started acting up on me. Intermittent hot/lukewarm was a major issue. No flow problems: was running a shower alone. After some time, I opened the box and noticed that the unit had a leak in one of the 3 "coils" (tubes, really). I called the manufacturer, they verified the warranty info, and sent me a new unit. The new unit worked for about 6 months before it also stopped providing hot water. Not sure how I ended up with 2 dogs, but that was enough. No leaking the second time around, but I gave up and went with a regular tank, as the house was by then a rental.
I'd drop it to one star if it wasn't for the great customer service I received.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely horrible product - stay away from it!, November 24, 2011

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Svetlana - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eemax EX280T2T Series Three, Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heater (Tools & Home Improvement)

Two failed units in 12 month, $1800 in installation costs. Horrible customer service from Eemax - I got a second-hand "remanufactured" replacement unit, dirty and rusty and leaking. I am filing a complaint with Better Business Bureau.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It WORKS!, June 13, 2009

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J. Stansfield (Columbia, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eemax EX280T2T Series Three, Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heater (Tools & Home Improvement)

After extensive research and a painfully increasing electric bill I picked this unit. My husband and I installed this ourselves, mostly because the local installers were reluctant to perform the installation. Most houses do not have the electrical capacity to operate this unit. We are VERY happy. We have clean teenagers, 2 and 1/2 have baths, 2 high efficiency clothes washers and a high efficiency dishwasher. We have hotter water than what our previous tank provided. The tank is still in line but off, just in case during winter and for when the large extended family visits. The electric bill is lower. It will probably pay for itself in 6 months.