On (18 Jun 96) Mark Tucker wrote to Ian Woofenden...
 MT> We installed an "in-line" hot water heater when we built our
 MT> house about eight years ago.  There were some energy savings.
 MT> The only drawback is that you have to run the hot water for
 MT> about 30 seconds to get any heat
Is that any different than with a tank heater?
 MT> but after that you could take a four hour shower without
 MT> running out of hot water (not exactly an efficient behavior
 MT> ).
Grin.
 MT> You do need to look at your use patterns.  With five people
 MT> taking showers in the morning, laundry, dishes etc it still
 MT> works out well. Unfortunately, the company that made this
 MT> particular model has gone out of business.
What brand is it?
                        Ian
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