Small Restaurant
Primary concerns: Space savings, performance
Hot-water needs: Sinks, dishwashers, cooking, bathrooms
Challenges: Meeting high supply temperatures required by code with tight space constraints
Solution: 1 high-efficiency tankless water heater
Result: A 96% efficient unit provides 140-degree water for dishwashing and cooking with no drop-off in capacity, and it can be installed outside or tucked away with a wall mount
College residence hall
Hot-water needs: Shower and bath facilities for 120 residents
Challenges: Efficiently meeting high peak demand alongside extended partial-load periods
Solution: 3 high-capacity tankless water heaters
Result: With a total capacity of 750,000 Btus, this array can easily modulate to meet high-demand periods without the standby losses of storage tank water heaters
Mid-size hotel
Primary concerns: Efficiency, space savings
Hot-water needs: 130 guest rooms, restaurant, laundry
Challenges: Efficiently meeting high peak demand with tight space constraints
Solution: 17 tankless water heaters in 3 arrays
Result: By combining wall-hung tankless units into arrays with common vents, the system can fit into a tight mechanical space while ensuring an efficient water supply that meets peak demand
Vacation resort
Primary concerns: Performance, reliability
Hot-water needs: 700 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, large laundry facility
Challenges: Meeting high peak demand so guests don’t experience cold showers
Solution: 175 tankless water heaters
Result: Rather than the expense of heating enormous hot-water storage tanks, a large resort can efficiently meet demand when needed and have peace of mind knowing guests are happy