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MC 10232 (09/13)
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Tank Selection Made in the USA
Hot Water Makers
®
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• Best hot water output.
• Highest overall efciency.
• Insulated storage for peak demands.
• Installs almost anywhere. No ame, ue
or fuel lines.
• Non-metallic water reservoir for long life
and cleaner water.
• Instantaneous Indirect Technology
™
reduces unwanted cycling and provides
endless hot water.
• Removable heat exchanger can be
easily cleaned.
Small footprint.
Good ring efciency.
No storage. Simultaneous demands often
exceed heater capacity.
Requires dedicated ue.
Gas supply line often needs to be upsized.
Delayed start extends wait time for hot water.
Can take over 20 years to achieve payback.
Sensitive to scale buildup.
Tankless Wall-Hung
Water is heated as it ows through unit.
Conventional Gas-Fired
Natural Gas or LP ame heats stored water.
Conventional Electric
Electric elements heat stored water.
Better hot water output than electric.
Popular replacement for many homes.
May take over an hour to reheat.
Conventional models offer poor efciency.
Heat loss typically high during idle periods.
Least expensive to purchase and install.
Simple hookup, no ue or fuel lines.
Poor hot water recovery performance.
Electricity is typically the most expensive
water heating method.
Heating elements and anode rod often
require service.
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Hot Water Availability (Gallons in First Hour)
HydroMax
HM-80L
Indirect-Fired
Hot Water Maker
Tankless
Wall Hung
75 Gallon
Gas-Fired
80 Gallon
Electric
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
Estimated Annual Operating Cost
Tankless
Wall Hung
75 Gallon
Gas-Fired
80 Gallon
Electric
HydroMax
HM-80L
Indirect-Fired
Hot Water Maker
Data based on published manufacturer ratings for high-output models.
Heat Input: Indirect 140,000 BTUH; Tankless 199,000 BTUH; Gas 70,000 BTUH; Electric 5500W
Costs based on US Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines for a four person household.
Energy Factor (EF/CAE): Boiler/Indirect .85, Tankless .82, Gas .59, Electric .92
Technology Comparison Maximum Performance
™
HydroMax
Utilizes existing boiler energy to heat water.
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West Warwick, RI 02893 USA
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