Any idea on the Gallons per Minute when using the jets? Can I run shower and jets at same time?
1409159
No idea on the GPM. Yes, you can run both jets and shower... The better the water pressure in you house the better it works. You can worry about GPM if you are buying a Shower System, you are looking for the features not the savings in water.
1409160
I'm not sure on the GPM for the jets, but that would be highly dependent on your water pressure. They seem to use about the same amount of water as a 2.5 GPM shower head. All functions on the unit are independent, so you can run the shower and jets at the same time, but it definitely causes a pressure drop.
1409161
GPM would be dependent on the water pressure. I'd say all 6 jets put out as much as a normal shower head.You can run any combination of the wand/spout; the jets; and the shower head simultaneously but of course each uses some of the available pressure, and is the strongest when run alone. I often use the shower head and jets together for washing my body then go back to just shower for my head. I have NEVER used the shower or the jets at full power (wide open) because there is no need to - about 1/2-way is plenty of water to get the job done.
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You can run all at the same time, and we have enough pressure that it works great. Only limitation is the size of the water heater - meaning it is so much fun that you may run out of water. Gallons per minute I haven't tried to calculate.
1409163
I can't answer the GPM but I can tell you the jets and shower can be ran at the same time. I want to stress to anyone buying this unit to make sure and understand the MAX pressure this unit can handle is 45 psi. That is incredibly low. If you have higher pressure the thermostatic valve will not work after about 5-10 minutes and the shower will get cold. No adjustment will change the temp. You have to shut off the valves and try again later. I was told to install ball valves to adjust the water pressure so it would work. At 45 psi using the jets and shower head together is worthless. The pressure is just too low. We built a new house and plumbed our custom tile shower for this unit and are now stuck with something that looks great but doesn't function as it should. I have had it on and off the wall replacing the valve, supply hoses, etc. I have spent hundreds to have my plumber come back to finish these things. I would look elsewhere if I were you. Maybe Hudson Reed? They have something similar that they say has a much higher PSI tolerance and can use the jets/shower head together. I'm actually leaning towards model UFG-ML711 as I think it will cover the same holes and plumbing as the Vigo
1409164
yes, you can run the shower and jets at same time. i don't know how many gallons per min it uses.
2214248
the cartrages have settings on them from 1 to 6 my spa is 400 gallons and I set miine on 2. Now for 1500 gallons I would use 2
1103184
The flow rate is 1.8 gallons per minute, which means you'll get a 36 second flow from a 2 liter bottle. That is slightly less flow than a low flow shower, but it actually does a better job getting you wet/rinsing you off. While a single 2 liter bottle is sufficient for a "navy" shower, we recommend using two bottles for a complete shower (actually, I use 3 liters for a complete shower, but 4 liters works best for most people).
116147
The issue is one of flow rate. The recommended flow rate through this heater is 0.5g/m for "acceptable performance". If you move the H2O through the heater faster than that, it doesn't have enough time to heat properly and will be colder. If this provides enough H2O for your shower preference then you should be fine.
698492
Yes to F and no to shower head and body jets. Body jets are a mist not a spray
515144
My water heater was older and only had propane. Now it has electric and gas, I can dual run them but most of the time I use electric now. Which woks well! It takes more time to heat the water shower it is easer than moving the gas tanks all of the time, and relighting the pilot light every time I went to camp. Hope this helps you. I totally recomend the unit.
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It's natural gas, you only need to run a 1/2 gas line too it because it is a low water output unit. That's why it's cheap besides it's made in China. Don't expect to take a shower with a shower head of over 1.5 gallon per minute and definitly not showering while someone is washing clothes or dishes with hot water. Basically the hot water output is low
366505
I depends on how many gallon a minute your fixtures will be using. At most this heater could only supply one of the items you list at the time. This heater is not for a whole house. A shower with a very low flow shower head uses 1 gallon a minute. This heater works best when it is located next to the item that is using the hot water so you don't waste energy heating up the water in a long run of pipe.
1952237
Depends on the flow rate and how hot one makes it-if you leave today's water saving devices intact with a moderate shower experience 3-6 showers at one time should be obtainable-the real beauty is in NOT running out of hot water!
1248433
Yes it would be fine for you. I have a two story house at 2300 sq feet with 3 full bathrooms and we love it. We can have two showers going at the same time with no problems. Just make sure your gas line feeding the takagi is big enough. I ran a 1" line to supply it. Also make sure you use a water softener/filter if you have hard or dirty water. Good luck!! Oh yea, you also need to be sure tour gas meter can handle the takagi along with everything else running gas in the house at the same time. I was lucky, my meter can handle over 350,000 BTU's
1594502
Hello Kim, Thank you for your question. You've provided one key piece of information we need to answer the question, the incoming water temp. But we also need to know which hot water points of use that you might use at the same time, and the flow rates of each. Let's assume they are one shower at 1.5 GPM and one sink at 1 GPM. That's a total flow rate of 2.5 GPM. This heater provides a temp increase of 40F at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 40F = 85F. Therefore, the 10L is way too "small" of a tankless heater. We recommend the 16L which gives a 57F temp increase at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 57F = 102F which is slightly hot water for most people. Kind Regards, Ross GadgetsGo
1952236
I have run two showers at one, there is no change in the temp of the water, just the pressure. You can run the tap for hot and it does not rob the hot water from the shower, Temperature is maintained no matter what. My only problem is trying to get my 13 year old daughter to decrease her time in the shower from 30 min down to 15, Never runs out of hot water.
666517
I believe that is correct. You can use only one function at a time, the jets can be used 4 at a time or 8 at a time, but the shower head is seperate, and so is the hand held unit.
1594500
Hello Kim,Thank you for your question. You've provided one key piece of information we need to answer the question, the incoming water temp. But we also need to know which hot water points of use that you might use at the same time, and the flow rates of each. Let's assume they are one shower at 1.5 GPM and one sink at 1 GPM. That's a total flow rate of 2.5 GPM. This heater provides a temp increase of 40F at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 40F = 85F. Therefore, the 10L is way too "small" of a tankless heater. We recommend the 16L which gives a 57F temp increase at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 57F = 102F which is slightly hot water for most people.Kind Regards,Ross GadgetsGo Hello Kim,Thank you for your question. You've provided one key piece of information we need to answer the question, the incoming water temp. But we also need to know which hot water points of use that you might use at the same time, and the flow rates of each. Let's assume they are one shower at 1.5 GPM and one sink at 1 GPM. That's a total flow rate of 2.5 GPM. This heater provides a temp increase of 40F at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 40F = 85F. Therefore, the 10L is way too "small" of a tankless heater. We recommend the 16L which gives a 57F temp increase at 2.5 GPM.... » Read More Hello Kim,Thank you for your question. You've provided one key piece of information we need to answer the question, the incoming water temp. But we also need to know which hot water points of use that you might use at the same time, and the flow rates of each. Let's assume they are one shower at 1.5 GPM and one sink at 1 GPM. That's a total flow rate of 2.5 GPM. This heater provides a temp increase of 40F at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 40F = 85F. Therefore, the 10L is way too "small" of a tankless heater. We recommend the 16L which gives a 57F temp increase at 2.5 GPM. 45F + 57F = 102F which is slightly hot water for most people.Kind Regards,Ross GadgetsGo « Show Less
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Make sure you have set both "zones" for whatever time you want them to run. If it the same time they should both come on but there will be a reduction in water pressure. I suggest having one zone run, and the next run sequentially. Then you get the full force of your water pressure.
282237
I know they are shipped with a 2.5 gpm @80 psi flow restrictor (by law). Most of the power in this shower head is from the build up of pressure and air, not forcing more water. Getting in & out without spending 10 minutes (or more) trying to get the shampoo out of your hair isn't going to save you time OR water. This shower head will get you an efficient shower without wasting water.My husband says he's never had a better shower, and for the price, it can't be beat.
1298297
request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of... » Read More request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute « Show Less