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Carl C. Hiller, Ph.D., P.E., Applied Energy Technology |
The impact of the high power requirements of large residential tankless electric resistance water heaters on electric system distribution wiring, transformers, breakers, and other equipment is an area of concern for both electric utilities and builders. This study analyzes how probable and worst case diversified electrical demand of large (28 kW) residential tankless electric water heaters compares to that of 4.5 kW storage water heaters in residential applications as a function of number of households on a given electrical distribution circuit.
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