Got info on the Alpha HWS tap which heats from a coil in the tap unit. Sells for about $250- $320.
Other options as gas and electric systems pose other issues in my van but willing to hear back from any experiences that you may have had.
Hagar45
Olley46 said
09:38 PM Oct 25, 2015
Hagar45 wrote:
Am looking to install a hot water tap in my van.
Got info on the Alpha HWS tap which heats from a coil in the tap unit. Sells for about $250- $320.
Other options as gas and electric systems pose other issues in my van but willing to hear back from any experiences that you may have had.
Hagar45
Hi Rod
Had a simler Hot tap in my previous van ,it did the job but very slow on delivery and it was all plastic.
Lance C
Peter_n_Margaret said
11:00 AM Oct 26, 2015
The cheapest and quickest way to get hot water is to put a pot on the gas stove, or if you are on 240V power, then use an electric jug.
"Instant" electric heaters usually disappoint.
Cheers,
Peter
Wombat 280 said
09:13 PM Oct 30, 2015
Have seen the tap heater units at number of van shows and don't believe they were that expensive suggest you shop around if going that way
Wombat 280 said
09:19 PM Oct 30, 2015
Just a thought if you install an on demand gas water heater and plumb it into the van you can have an external shower and sink hot water at mains pressure for around $200.00 if you shop around , I think I posted an article on a suitable system, if you search the achieves there will a few in there I'm sure
Aus-Kiwi said
10:28 PM Oct 30, 2015
If you travel and stop over night ? Maybe for 2 nights ? A heat exchanger off the heater coolant hoses heats water hot enough to do dishes etc.. A coil inside a stainless or alloy tank .. We made one up on our charter boat we had..
Hagar45 said
10:25 AM Oct 31, 2015
Thank you.
Am going to OFF Road show to follow up.
regards
Hagar45 said
10:28 AM Oct 31, 2015
This was a "wifey" request which may lapse for want of a seconder.
Your option is certainly cheaper and less stressful.
regards
Hagar45
Hagar45 said
10:30 AM Oct 31, 2015
Looking at next show.
regards
Hagar45
Bevandy2 said
12:33 AM Nov 1, 2015
Not a good idea, they are limited in their efficiency.
We went through three RV Hot Water units fitted at the sink, all failed, either blew the circuit breaker or burned out, needed 15 amp power point as well, we bought a Birko instead, does the job, from a power point.
There are no shortcuts to hot water at the sink.
Hagar45 said
12:58 PM Nov 1, 2015
Thanks,
With all the responses to date even my wife is backing off!!!!!!!!
Am looking to install a hot water tap in my van.
Got info on the Alpha HWS tap which heats from a coil in the tap unit. Sells for about $250- $320.
Other options as gas and electric systems pose other issues in my van but willing to hear back from any experiences that you may have had.
Hagar45
Hi Rod
Had a simler Hot tap in my previous van ,it did the job but very slow on delivery and it was all plastic.
Lance C
"Instant" electric heaters usually disappoint.
Cheers,
Peter
Thank you.
Am going to OFF Road show to follow up.
regards
This was a "wifey" request which may lapse for want of a seconder.
Your option is certainly cheaper and less stressful.
regards
Hagar45
Looking at next show.
regards
Hagar45
We went through three RV Hot Water units fitted at the sink, all failed, either blew the circuit breaker or burned out, needed 15 amp power point as well, we bought a Birko instead, does the job, from a power point.
There are no shortcuts to hot water at the sink.
Thanks,
With all the responses to date even my wife is backing off!!!!!!!!
regards
Hagar45