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Old 12-31-2015, 04:48 PM   #27
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Having had a tankless in my previous house, I'm trying to understand how it takes any longer for the water to get hot at the tap. Having a tank doesn't mean that the length of water pipes to the tap is any less. Perhaps a difference of a couple seconds while the tankless heats up, that's about it.
I'd say most take an average of 10-15 seconds to get up to temp from "cold". Add that to 15-20 seconds (distance from heater dependent) to make its way down the pipes.....and I've already finished washing my hands 10 seconds ago.

Less of an issue with the shower since it draws a lot of volume and you'd let it heat up anyways.
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