Flow & Temperature Adjustment for Bosch 1600P

The new Bosch 1600P that comes in either natural gas or liquid propane has a control knob for adjusting the flow and a slide adjustment for adjusting the heat on the front of the heater.

The Bosch AquaStar 1600P is a 117,000 BTU Gas Tankless Water Heater. The control knob on the right is the Temperature Adjustment knob and is for adjusting the flow of water through the heater which has the ability to speed the flow of water up making it cooler or slowing it down and making it hotter. The slide control in the middle is for adjusting the temperature of of the water by adjusting the height of the flame. When the slide is positioned on the small flame symbol the burners will be low and when the slide is on the high flame symbol the burners will get higher and the temperature hotter.

Below is how turning the Temperature Adjustment knob effects the heater:

Knob Position		Clockwise		Counter-clockwise
Degree Rise		90° F		45° F
Activation Rate		0.5 GPM		1.1 GPM
Max Flow Rate		2.0 GPM		3 .7 GPM

As the temperature adjustment knob is turned counter-clockwise, the output temperature will lower and the activation rate of the heater will be raised. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the temperature and lower the activation rate.

When sliding the slide adjustment to the left small flame will give lower flame and cooler temperatures and sliding the slide to the right will give hotter tenmperatures and a higher flame.

The Bosch 1600P has a gas control slide that modulates burner input in response to flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water temperature will remain steady, although the water flow demand might vary.

Use of Power & Temperature Control knobs for 1600H

The new Bosch 1600H that comes in either natural gas or liquid propane has 2 new control knobs for adjusting temperature and flow on the front of the heater as the older 125 series heaters only had 1 control knob to adjust flow.

The Bosch AquaStar 1600H has 2 control knobs on the front of the heater. The control knob on the left is the Power control knob and allows you to set the height of the burners for hotter temperatures or cooler temperatures. The control knob on the right is the Temperature Adjustment knob and is for adjusting the flow of water through the heater which has the ability to speed the flow of water up making it cooler or slowing it down and making it hotter.

Below is how turning the Temperature Adjustment knob effects the heater:

Knob Position		Clockwise		Counter-clockwise
Degree Rise		90° F		45° F
Activation Rate		0.5 GPM		1.1 GPM
Max Flow Rate		2.0 GPM		3 .7 GPM

As the temperature adjustment knob is turned counter-clockwise, the output temperature will lower and the activation rate of the heater will be raised. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the temperature and lower the activation rate.

When turning the left Power Control knob to the left will give more power and higher water temperatures. Turning the knob clockwise will give less power and cooler water temperatures.

The Bosch 1600H has a gas control that modulates burner input in response to flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water temperature will remain steady, although the water flow demand might vary.

Bosch Aquastar 125B Water Valve Assembly

The Bosch Aquastar 125B gas tankless water heater was first manufactured back in the late 1980s. The 125B series has since been discontinued and replaced with newer compact models such as the 1600P gas tankless water heater, and later the Bosch Therm 520PN.

When the Bosch Aquastar 125B model first came out, it had a dual port brass water valve and then years later the Bosch Aquastar 125B series heater had a new single port polymer water valve which was much easier to service and maintain.

The replacement water valve for the 125B series heater that had a dual port brass water valve assembly is now a single port polymer watervalve retrofit kit. This water valve assembly retrofit kit is required for any heater with a serial number beginning with 380 or lower. This kit includes new cold and hot water pipes, washers and the single port polymer water valve so that it can be easily installed in the place of the old brass water valve. The new water valve retrofit kit for the 125B part number #8707002499 is available. Please visit the link.  There is also a service bulletin available for installation of the new retrofit water valve and the bulletin number is TWH-G1-37 and you can find this on the Bosch website at www.bosch-climate.us

The newer Bosch Aquastar model 125B gas tankless water heaters that had a serial number beginning with 381 or higher had the single port poly water valve. The new single port Polymer water valve for the 125B part number #8707002649 is available. Please visit the link.

Bosch Tankless Replacement Parts

GlobalTowne sells Bosch Tankless Water Heater Replacement Parts for current and discontinued Bosch Tankless Water Heaters.

Bosch Heat
Exchanger

On our web site we only list the most common Bosch Replacement Parts, such as heat exchangers, gas valves, water valves, PCB control boards, etc. However, we sell all of the Bosch tankless replacement parts for current and obsolete heaters.

We need you to provide us with the part number that you need and we will get you pricing and availability.

All Bosch tankless water heater replacement parts are non-refundable.

All Bosch replacement parts can be shipped via Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air or Ground service. Expedited shipping orders placed by Noon ET can usually be shipped out the same day

Just give us a call at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Memorial Day Tankless Water Heater Sale

GlobalTowne is having a Memorial Day Sale on Bosch tankless water heaters this weekend through midnight ET Monday, May 30, 2011. Save up to 10% off!

Just use Promotional Code MEMORIALDAY at checkout to get up to 10% savings off of our everyday low pricing! Use Promotional Code GIVEME5 for a 5% savings on all of the other products that we sell.

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.95 through midnight ET Monday, May 30, 2011. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the MEMORIALDAY coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Gas Tankless in Bedrooms/Bathrooms

All of the Bosch gas tankless water heaters that are naturally drafting such as the 1000P, 1600P and the 1600H take thier combustion air that is needed to fire the heater from the location they are installed in. These heaters can never be installed in a bedroom or bathroom where the door is normally kept closed. This is against the National Fuel Gas Code and is very dangerous as the heater would deplete all of the oxygen in the room and will cause serious illness or death.

Per the National Fuel Gas Code manual, the only exception to having a naturally drafting gas tankless water heater installed in a bedroom or bathroom is if it is installed in a closet that has self closing hinges and that is sealed when it closes as to not take its combustion air from the bedroom or bathroom. The gas tankless water heater in the closet would then have to be able to get its combustion air from another source such as from the main part of the home, the attic area or from the outside. The amount of combustion air required for the gas tankless heater would be determined per the installation manual and vents to other sources of fresh air would have to be sized accordingly.

Direct vent gas tankless water heaters such as the Bosch 2400ES/2700ES are sealed combustion units and have the ability to take the intake air from the outside. These direct vent heaters are the only ones approved to be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. These heaters have a twin pipe system for the exhaust/intake air to the outside. If these heaters are to be installed in a bedroom or bathroom then the intake air for the heater must come from the outside.

GlobalTowne Opens Fourth Warehouse in Memphis TN

GlobalTowne is pleased to announce the opening of our fourth warehouse in Memphis TN. This warehouse serves our southern US customers, but is primarily in place to service our customers in Texas and Florida.

Shipping from Memphis allows us to reach most customers in Texas and Florida via two-day UPS Ground Shipping!

Together with our main warehouse in Cleveland, OH and our warehouses in Las Vegas, NV and Wilmington, DE we now have two-day UPS Ground Shipping coverage for most of the continental US!

Our customers have repeatedly told us that they value our ability to ship same day and deliver their products quickly. Our Memphis, TN warehouse increases this capability significantly.

Steve

2011 Federal Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heaters

The US Federal Government has extended the tax credit for tankless water heaters through December 31, 2011. However, the tax credit program has changed.

For certain Energy Star tankless water heaters purchased and put in service from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 the Federal Tax Credit is 10% up to a maximum of $300. This tax credit includes the cost of the parts as well as the installation costs for your new tankless water heater.

In order to qualify for this federal tax credit, your tankless water heater must have an Energy Factor of at least .82 or a Thermal Efficiency of of 90%.

The Bosch AquaStar 2700ES is Energy Star rated and qualifies for the 2011 Federal Tax Credit for tankless water heaters. The Bosch AquaStar 27400ES is Energy Star rated and also qualifies for the 2011 Federal Tax Credit.

We are an Authorized Bosch Distributor and we stock both the Bosch 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters. We carry all of the required stainless steel venting as well as the vent kits and Isolation Valve Kits.

Call us at 888.726.9752 for all of the details on this exciting tax credit. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to have our government help subsidize the cost of your water heater!

Steve

Bosch Tankless Water Heater Reviews

Occasionally our customers tell us that they are ready to make their Bosch tankless water heater purchase but they have a question about comments or reviews they have read on the internet. We too have read these reviews and so has Bosch.

Many of the online reviews are quite positive and this is consistent with the feedback we get from most of our Bosch tankless water heater customers. Some online reviews are negative and we have talked through these issues directly with Bosch.

Of the negative Bosch tankless water heater reviews that are posted on the internet most of these customers are do-it-yourself (DIY) customers who have not installed the product per the instructions in the installation manual!

The two most common mistakes made during the installation of a tankless water heater have to do with either the venting or the gas line (natural gas or liquid propane).

The installation manual for each Bosch tankless water heater specified the venting material that must be used to properly vent the gas tankless water heater. Read these instructions and follow them closely. The instructions must be followed in order to have your tankless hot water heater work properly, to maintain your warranty and to protect the health and safety of you and your family.

As for the gas line, this is probably the single-most common reason that customers do not get the proper performance out of their tankless water heater! Many older tank model heaters can get away with small diameter gas lines because they have a lower BTU/hr input. Remember that tank style heaters use a smaller amount of propane at a time, but they are going on and off all day long. Tankless water heaters use a larger amount of gas at once but they are only on when you demand hot water.

The properties of running natural gas or propane through a pipe are well known and well documented. They are not specific to the manufacturer of the tankless water heater. But, you must carefully size your gas line to ensure that it can provide the maximum BTU/hr input of your tankless water heater. Additionally, you must ensure that your gas line is properly sized to provide for running your furnace or other gas products at the same time as your tankless water heater is running.

The proper tool for measuring gas pressure is a manometer. Make sure that you or your installer have a manometer at the time of installation. This will save you from having to bring your installer back later!

When customers undersize their gas lines their tankless water heater will either under-perform or not work at all. Most of the negative customer postings on the internet are actually from home owners who simply did not provide enough gas pressure to their heater.

Unfortunately, many customers purchase their tankless water heaters from sources that are truly not qualified to sell the products and are unable to provide their customers with this key information on venting and gas line sizing. Always purchase your tankless water heater from an Authorized Distributor.

GlobalTowne is an Authorized Bosch Distributor and we have extensive training from Bosch on the proper installation of their line of tankless water heaters.

As always, make sure that you properly maintain your water heater. Clean out the water filter once a year and descale your tankless water heater yearly, especially if you have hard water.

If you need help determining the proper venting for your tankless water heater or if you need assistance sizing your gas line, please give us a call at 888.726.9752.

Steve

TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control for Bosch Tankless Heaters

The TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control provides remote temperature control of your Bosch tankless water heater.

It will work with the Bosch AquaStar 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters.

It will also work with the following obsolete Bosch AquaStar models: Bosch 250SX / 250SXO / 2400E / 2400EO.

The TSTAT2 also works with the following Bosch Therm models: 830ES / 940ES / 940ESO / C 1050ES / C 1210ES / C1210ESC.

And it works with the following obsolete Bosch wholesale tankless water heaters: 635ES / 635ESO / 715ES / 800ES / 920ES / 920ESC.

The TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control is designed to remotely control just the temperature of your Bosch tankless water heater. It does not have a reset button.

Installation is quick and easy. It just requires opening up the control panel, dropping in a small circuit board and connecting the circuit board to the control panel mother board with a short connector wire. The installation manual describes the process of getting your TSTAT2 to sync with your Bosch hot water heater.

Multiple TSTAT2 wireless remotes can be sync'ed with the same Bosch water heater. Temperature control cannot be adjusted while the water heater is in use for safety reasons.

The Bosch wireless remote is great for controlling the output temperature of your tankless water heater if you have a jacuzzi or hot tub. It can also be handy if you want to crank up the water temperature when running certain appliances, such as your dishwasher.

Generally speaking, you want to set your water temperature at the lowest level that will provide you with hot enough water for your shower. The lower the water temperature, the faster the water flows through your Bosch tankless water heater. The faster the water flows through the heater, the less likely that you will experience any on/off cycles if your application flow rate is too near the minimum activation rate of your hot water heater.

Also, why heat up water too hot to use and then have to cool it down seconds later because it is too hot? Lowering the temperature will save you money. Having precise digital remote control of your Bosch tankless water heater's output temperature will allow you to minimize your natural gas or liquid propane consumption - and save you money! Plus , it's fun....

Steve

BTUs per 1 gallon of Liquid Propane Gas

There are 91,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per each gallon of Liquid Propane (LP) gas.

Depending on which model gas tankless water heater you have that is running off LP gas you could get a close estimate on the amount of LP gas that would be consumed on a daily basis.

For example:
If you had a Bosch 1000P LP gas tankless water heater that has a maximum potential to deliver 74,900 BTUs at its highest fire you could calculate the usage of gallons per minute (GPMs) versus the BTU usage at that rate of burn and get the amount of time it would take to use 1 gallon of LP gas.

Say you run the 1000P LP gas tankless water heater 1 time a day just for a shower. The shower flows exactly 2 GPMs so the tankless water heater would be running at about 74,000 BTUs during this time and then figure on an average you stay in the shower for 10 minutes total time so overall you would burn about 1 gallon of LP gas for every 7-8 showers.

These calculations would vary depending on consistent flow and water pressure, length of time the water is running, the temperature outside will have an effect on the tank and gas pressure and also what BTU the heater is running at that time.

Basically this is an estimate for calculating usage of LP gas with a gas tankless water heater. This data is for example only and will hold no bearing on any Bosch tankless water heater as they all vary in BTU usage.

Descaling Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125

The electric tankless water heaters, Powerstar models AE115 and AE125 are high kilowatt electric tankless heaters that heat water on demand as the water passes through them. The modules inside consist of coiled elements that heat the water. The heating elements produce extreme heat inside the modules to heat the water on demand.

The heat that is produced by the heating elements in the modules sometimes counteracts with the mineral deposits in the water. If there is a high mineral content due to a hard water area then these mineral deposits known as "scale deposits" will over time attach themselves to the heating coils inside the modules.

All Bosch Powerstar electric tankless water heaters should never be descaled with any type of solution such as vinegar, muriatic acid, etc. The use of descalants flushed through the heater does not have much effect on the mineral deposits attached to the elements. Another point of trying to flush descalant through an electric tankless heater is that it will loosen some of the mineral deposits in the heater and will have a damaging effect on the flow transducer and other parts inside the tankless heater that detects the flow of water and will interrupt the signal to the circuit board itself.

The best protection against mineral deposits (scale) forming on the coils in the electric tankless heater is to check the quality of the water in your area before installing and if the water has a high mineral content then it is recommended to install a water softener or scale stopper system. The water softener or scale stopper will filter out almost all of the minerals and treat the water so the electric tankless water heater will have a longer life with less minerals building up inside.

Christmas Promotion on Tankless Water Heaters

GlobalTowne.com is offering a 10% promotion on Christmas Day on everything we sell! Plus you can get free ground shipping in the Continental US on all orders over $99.94.

We are open Christmas Day. Call us at 888.726.9752.

Get 10% off all Bosch Tankless Water Heaters, Z-Flex stainless steel vent pipe, Virgo whole-house water filtration and conditioning systems, Sentinel Hydrosolutions leak defense systems and more.

This one day sale ends at midnight ET on December 25, 2010. This is our last big sale of the year and it is your last chance to take advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit that expires December 31, 2010. Get 30% off the cost of a new heater and the installation costs if you purchase a Bosch 2700ES or 2400ES tankless water heater.

Steve

PowerStream and PowerStar Catalog Numbers

Do you have an old PowerStream or PowerStream Pro or PowerStar electric whole-house tankless water heater or electric point-of-use tankless water heater and need to replace it? Only have the Catalog number?

Call us at 888.726.9752 and we can translate this catalog number into the current replacement model number.

Old catalog numbers include:

Powerstar 45550301 or 45-550301

Powerstar 45551301 or 45-551301

Powerstream 45793214 or 45-793214

Powerstream 45793219 or 45-793219

Powerstream 45793217 or 45-793217

Powerstream 45793238 or 45-793238

Powerstream 45793207 or 45-793207

Powerstream 45596702 or 45-596702

Powerstream 45793228 or 45-793228

Powerstream Pro 45550302 or 45-550302

Powerstream Pro 45551702 or 45-551702

Powerstream Pro 45551302 or 45-551302

Powerstream Pro 45557702 or 45-557702

Powerstream Pro 45553701 or 45-553701

Powerstream Pro 45553702 or 45-553702

Powerstream Pro 45553703 or 45-553703

Powerstream Pro 45553704 or 45-553704

Powerstream Pro 45553705 or 45-553705

Powerstream Pro 45553710 or 45-553710

Powerstar 45550301 or 45-550301

Powerstar 45551701 or 45-551701

Powerstar 45551301 or 45-551301

Powerstar 45557701 or 45-557701

Powerstar 45552701 or 45-552701

Powerstar 45552703 or 45-552703

Powerstar 45552704 or 45-552704

Powerstar 45552710 or 45-552710

We stock all of these units.

Steve

Tankless Water Heater Federal Tax Credit Ends Dec 31st

The 30% Federal Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heaters Ends December 31, 2010. Our government is offering you 30% off the parts AND installation costs for putting in a new high efficiency tankless water heater by the end of this year.

The Bosch AquaStar 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters qualify for this Federal Tax Credit.

Act now before it's too late! http://conta.cc/gx25cK

Steve

GlobalTowne is Now on Twitter

Follow GlobalTowne on Twitter for the latest updates and special promotional offers.

Cyber Monday Tankless Water Heater Sale Coupon Code

Today is Cyber Monday and GlobalTowne.com is offering a very special one-day savings coupon.

Use Promotional Code CYBERMONDAY for a 10% savings off of our regular low prices. Please note that some of our products have already been reduced by the 10% to illustrate the savings!

This 10% off promotion is good on all of our products including, Bosch tankless water heaters, Z-Flex stainless steel vent pipe, Humphrey gas light accessories, Chilipepper CP6000 recirculating pumps, Sentinal Hydrosolution leak defense systems, Virgo whole house water conditioning and filtration systems and Danfoss electric floor heating. Also included in this promotional sale our the Stiebel Eltron electric tankless water heaters and Precision Temp RV500 and Showermate tankless water heaters.

Today is the day to get great savings! Sale ends Midnight ET on 11/29/2010. Sorry, but today's promotional pricing is not available for purchases made either prior to the 29th or after the 29th.

Just enter the CYBERMONDAY Promotional Code at checkout or mention the code when you call us at 888.726.9752.

Steve

PCB Control Boards for Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125

The PCB control board (Printed Circuit Board) is a thermostatically controlled circuit board that allows the electric tankless water heater, model AE115 & AE125 to be manually controlled by a temperature dial that would range in temperature from 86-131 degrees. The PCB in conjunction with a flow transducer enables the PCB to turn on additional elements in the heater as necessary depending on the amount of gallons per minute (gpm) flowing through the heater.

The PCB would recognize many factors in the function of the heater to maintain a steady temperature and all of this is determined on where the temperature knob is set too, the gpm flowing through the heater and the temperature of the incoming ground water.

To obtain the maximum heating potential of the Powerstar electric tankless water heater, it must be wired correctly and have the full required voltage to the unit. The Powerstar AE115 would require 2 independent double pole 40 amp breakers wired with 8 gauge wire and could draw a maximum of 80 amps at full flow through the heater. The Powerstar AE115 would require the home to be supplied with a minimum of a 150 amp service. The Powerstar AE125 would require 3 independent double pole 40 amp breakers wired with 8 gauge wire and could draw a maximum of 120 amps at full flow through the heater. The Powerstar AE125 would require the home to be supplied with a minimum of a 200 amp service.

The maximum inlet water temperature allowed into the heater is 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 have had many upgrades and engineering improvements over the years. In January 2007 the AE-115 & AE-125 went from having copper canisters that contain the heating elements to an upgraded Polymer module. The PCB control board was also upgraded to maintain a more steady temperature that works with the heating elements in the polymer modules.

Below are the designated PCB control board part numbers for the units before and after 2007.

Before 2007 with serial #60A 00000 or lower:
Powerstar AE-115 PCB with copper can units, part #93-793777
Powerstar AE-125 PCB with copper can units, part #93-793778

After 2007 with serial #60A 80000 or higher:
Powerstar AE-115 PCB with polymer units, part #93-793843
Powerstar AE-125 PCB with polymer units, part #93-793844

Thanksgiving Tankless Water Heater Coupon and Promotional Code

GlobalTowne.com is running a one-day Thanksgiving Day Sale on all Tankless Water Heaters and Accessories.

In fact, our Thanksgiving Day Coupon is good for 8% Off Everything We Carry! Just visit our web site at www.globaltowne.com and enter THANKSGIVING as the Promotional Code at the end of the check out process.

Please note that many of our products show crossed-out prices that are already at 8% or even lower than our everyday low prices.

We are open all day to help you with your purchase. Just call us at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Hot Water Guy: A Visit to the Bosch Tankless Water Heater Web Site

Hot Water Guy: A Visit to the Bosch Tankless Water Heater Web Site

Lots of great information is available at the Chilipepper Blog.

Steve

POWERSTAR AE-115 AND AE-125

The Powerstar Electric Tankless Water heaters model Powerstar AE-115 and Powerstar AE-125 are designed for whole house use and would replace a traditional 40 gallon electric tank heater that will provide endless hot water throughout the home. With two powerful and compact models to choose from, AE-115 or AE-125 it will fit just about anywhere and is built to last.

These 2 Powerstar units have specific power requirements as the AE-115 would require the home to have a minimum of a 150 amp service to the home and would require 2 double pole 40 amp breakers wired with #8 gauge wire as the unit can draw up to 80 amps when at full usage. The AE-125 would require the home to have a minimum of a 200 amp service to the home and would require 3 double pole 40 amp breakers wired with #8 gauge wire as the unit can draw up to 120 amps when at full usage. Please view this link for the AE115 and AE125 power requirements:

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 models have had many new upgrades over the years. The biggest upgrade was that the canisters inside the tankless heater used to have copper canisters and then in 2007 they were upgraded to poly tanks that are more durable and would handle expansion and contraction of the heat better and would be less susceptible to mineral buildup.

The Powerstar AE-115 is designed for 1 major application at a time and is recommended for installation in homes that are in the southern regions of the United States as the incoming ground water is warmer giving the heater a higher temperature degree rise.

The Powerstar AE-125 is designed for 1 major application and 1 sink at a time and is recommended for installation in homes that are in the northern region of the United States where the incoming ground water is cooler and this heater will be able to give a higher degree temperature rise.

The Manufacturer of the Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 require that there must be at least 3-4 feet of copper water piping coming from the units on the hot and cold water side before attaching to any pex piping as this is due to thermal expansion.

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 are both UL & CSA approved.

Sine Wave Inverters for Off-Grid Tankless Installations

For Bosch tankless water heater customers who are off-grid and whose water heaters require a 120VAC connection for the electronic ignition or the power vent, we sometimes get questions about Sine Wave Inverters.

As long as the sine wave is an Uninterupted Power Supply (UPS) at 120VAC constant then the heater should be fine. All of the heaters that require 120VAC should work fine.

If a battery back up system is to provide power to a Bosch tankless water heater in case of a power outage, the back up battery system must be able to produce a pure sine-wave voltage output to the heater. APC (American Power Conversion Corporation) is one of the companies that offer a line of battery back up systems that produce a pure sine-wave voltage called Smart UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply).

The APC Smart UPS 750VA or above (SUA750) will produce a pure sine-wave voltage output that is compatible with the Bosch tankless water heaters.

Here are a few other manufacturers and the model numbers of UPS battery back up systems that produce a pure sine wave voltage output:

• Powerware 5115 (500VA or above)
• Tripp Lite SU1000XL
• Cyberpower PR1500
• Belkin F6C100
• MGE Pulsar EX700RT

Bosch AquaStar 125BO-LP Outdoor Tankless Heaters

The Bosch 125BO-LP Outdoor Tankless Water Heater is hard to get and we have gone several months with none in stock.

This is a heads up that we now have a limited supply of these heaters in stock! Place your orders now for these 117 BTU outdoor single shower tankless water heaters. These Propane and Natural Gas Outdoor tankless water heaters are moving fast!

If you are looking for the Bosch Pro 425HNO-L Outdoor Tankless Water Heater you might want to consider purchasing the 125BO-LP heater as the only difference is that the 425HNO has the hydro ignition system while the 125BO has a pilot light. Otherwise, both units are the same.

Steve

Danfoss Electric LX Floor Heating Mats

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Tankless Water Heaters 4th of July Sale

GlobalTowne is having an 8% off July 4th Sale on everything that we sell through midnight ET Monday, July 5, 2010.

Just use Promotional Code JULY4 at checkout to get the 8% savings off of our everyday low pricing!

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.94 through midnight ET Monday, July 5, 2010. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the JULY4 coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Flappers for AQ1 and AQ4 Power Vent Kits

Both the Bosch AQ1 and AQ4 power vent kits now come with the flappers installed from the factory. In the past the flapper came separately and the Installer had to assemble it.

If you need to differentiate between the old and new versions please use the job code on the carton label as follows:

Vent Kit	Old version	New version
AQ1	05110925	09140910
AQ4	07300912	11030908

Steve

Danfoss Electric LX Floor Heating Mats

Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating is an affordable luxury that brings warmth to life. Under floor warming is a proven technology that’s safe, reliable and energy efficient. Our electric floor heating systems were designed with the installer in mind: pre-applied heating cable, single point connection, self-adhesive backing, quick installation, genuine 10-year warranty.

Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating Mats are safe, reliable and energy efficient. It is a unique system that can save up to 70% on installation time and enhance the comfort of your home or office.

Floor warming system suitable for tile, wood, stone, and concrete surfaces. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, living areas, and work spaces. Reduces the transmission of dust, allergens and other airborne particulate matter. Silent, efficient heating, lower in cost than that of a forced air system.

This simple fact explains why Danfoss provides a more comfortable warmth than alternative radiator systems. Danfoss floor warming distributes the heat evenly over the whole floor providing a pleasant warmth for your feet, body and head. The wholesome heat surrounding your feet slowly rises, warming your body without ever becoming oppressive.

Typically, floor heating makes it possible to lower the average room temperature by 2º C without affecting the degree of comfort. This means that temperature can be reduced by around 10% - which is both an economic and an environmental advantage.

For renovation and remodeling, the ultra thin electric heat mat can be laid directly in the tile adhesive, enabling you to make a new floor on top of the old one.

Imagine being able to install a warm floor without going through the expense, clean-up, and fuss of having to break up the old floor. Imagine being able to enjoy a complete heating system which take up less than 1/8" of floor height.

The Danfoss mat also can be installed as a new floor in kitchens, bathrooms and mud rooms. It it is placed directly in the tile mud on the sub floor. It is rated for “wet” indoor installations (showers). Insulation is recommended below the mats for best performance.

This is exactly what Danfoss offers you!

The Danfoss electric floor heating system is a unique Danish produced heating system, comprised of electric Danfoss heating mats controlled by Danfoss thermostats. Supplied in prefabricated kit form and available in a range of sizes. In addition, Danfoss electric floor heating is simple to install.

Tankless Water Heater Memorial Day Sale

GlobalTowne is having a 10% off Memorial Day Sale on everything that we sell through midnight ET Monday, May 31, 2010.

Just use Promotional Code MEMORIALDAY at checkout to get the 10% savings off of our everyday low pricing!

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.95 through midnight ET Monday, May 31, 2010. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the MEMORIALDAY coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Chilipepper CP6000 PLUS Wireless Remote Control

The Chilipepper CP6000 is a small, powerful, hot water pump that mounts under your sink. At the touch of a button your hot water is pumped rapidly from your water heater to your sink or shower, without running any water down the drain!

GlobalTowne offers the Chilipepper 6000 bundled with an X10 Wireless Remote Control System!

The Wireless Remote System for the Chilipepper 6000 is a three X10 module system that allows you to turn on your Chilipepper CP6000 remotely. The three X10 modules are a Receiver, a Transceiver and a wireless remote control.

The Chilipepper is the perfect green home automation project; utilizing X-10 home automation products, it is a simple task to automate your homes hot water demand system.

The UM506 X10 Receiver provides a momentary contact (like a doorbell button push) necessary for starting the Chilipepper, and it receives its signals through the house wiring from the TM751 X10 Transceiver.

Our Wireless Remote Control sends the signal to the TM751 Transceiver. With the KR19A wireless remote control you can turn on your Chilipepper from the comfort of your bed. Your hot water will be waiting for you in the bathroom upon your arrival!

Beware: many of our competitors sell the two piece *wired* remote control. We decided to go wireless!

Steve

Mother's Day Sale for Tankless Water Heaters

GlobalTowne.com is having a special Mother's Day Sale for Tankless Water Heaters today.

Just visit our globaltowne.com web site and use Promotional Code MOTHERSDAY for 10% off all purchases. This sale expires at midnight ET on May 9, 2010!

Chilipepper CP6000 Units Are In Stock Now!

GlobalTowne.com is pleased to report that as of April 9, 2010 we now have the Chilipepper CP600 in stock!

We thank all of our existing Chillipepper CP6000 customers for their patience as we waited for the manufacturer to fulfill our stock orders.

Steve

Selkirk 5 Inch Type B Venting Double-Walled Galvanized

GlobalTowne stocks 5" Selkirk Metalbest Type B Double-walled Galvanized vent pipe for the Bosch AquaStar 1600H and 1600P tankless water heaters.

The Selkirk Metalbestos 5" Type B vent pipe will connect up directly with the 1600H and 1600P tankless hot water heaters and will also connect up directly with the Bosch H/P VVT vertical vent kit.

The Bosch H/P VVT vertical vent kit contains all of the venting parts needed to vent the Bosch 1600H and 1600P heaters through the roof except for the straight pipe.

Our customers have found that ONLY the Selkirk Metalbest vent pipe will mate up with the H/P VVT vent kit piping, so this is the 5" Type B venting that we stock.

Steve

Z-Vent Installation Tips and Hints

GlobalTowne is one of Z-Flex's largest distributors in the US. We carry all of the Z-Flex Z-Vent stainless steel vent pipe that is needed to exhaust tankless water heaters and boilers.

Here are some generic Z-Vent Installation Tips and Hints directly from the vendor:

1. A venting system that exits the structure through a sidewall or the like, shall terminate not less than 12 inches (254 mm) above the ground.
2. The termination of a system shall be located above the snow line in geographical areas where snow accumulates. The termination area should be kept clear of snow and ice at all times.
3. The vent shall not terminate less than 7 ft. (2.13 m) above a paved sidewalk or driveway.
4. The termination shall be 6 ft. (1.8m) or more from the combustion air intake of any appliance.
5. The system shall terminate more than 3 ft. (.91 m) from any other building opening, gas utility meter, service regulator or the like.
6. Exterior mounted venting systems should be enclosed below the roof line with a chase to limit condensation and protect against mechanical failure.

Always refer to your tankless water heater or boiler's Installation Manual as their requirement may differ from these Z-Vent Tips.
Steve

AE 115 and AE 125 Heaters and control

Many times we have been asked if the Bosch AE115 and Bosch AE125 can accept pre heated water. The answer is no.

The reason lies in how the unit controls the temperature. These large KW whole house tankless water heaters are designed to take cool water and heat the water to shower temperature as the water passes through the heater. The heater turns on as flow is detected and turns off when the water flow ceases.

There is a temperature sensor on the inlet water pipe (cold) and a sensor on the outlet pipe (hot). The switch that turns the heater on is a solid state style switch or SCR switch. This type of switch has no moving parts and is very reliable. However, SCR or solid state switches generate heat as they switch electrical current. To cool these switches, they have been located on the inlet (cold) water inlet. So the copper pipes act as a heat sink for the SCR switches. If hot water is passed through the pipes and the heater turns on the SCR switches could over heat and FAIL.

Call us for any applications involving the need to have pre-heated water through a tankless heater. We can provided gas and electric heaters for floor heating or other applications needing to circulate warm or hot water.

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Pipe Cover Kit (AQPCES) for AquaStar 2700ES / 2400ES

The Pipe Cover Kit (AQPCES) for the Bosch AquaStar 2700ES / 2400ES tankless water heaters is a cosmetic case that is installed directly below the tankless water heater. It covers the water and gas pipes from view.

This pipe cover kit will also work with the Bosch ProTankless Models: GWH 715 ES, GWH C 800 ES, GWH C 920 ES, GWH C 920 ESC.

Please review the AQPCES Installation Manual for more details.

Bosch Tankless Water Heater Parts

GlobalTowne sells replacement parts for current and discontinued Bosch Tankless Water Heaters.

We do not list these parts on our web site, but we can get them for you.

We need you to provide us with the part number that you need and we will get you pricing and availability.

All Bosch tankless water heater replacement parts are non-refundable.

All Bosch replacement parts can be shipped via Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air or Ground service.

Just give us a call at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Bosch 2700ES Vs. Bosch Pro 715ES - A Comparison

The Bosch AquaStar 2700ES tankless hot water heater is similar in many respects to the Bosch Pro 715ES tankless hot water heater.

They are both 199,000 BTU tankless water heaters and they both sit in the same chassis or case - the new "World 2" case.

Both have modulating gas valves and have the same .65 GPM minimum activation rate.

There are a few key differences between the two heaters, though.

One key difference is that the Bosch 2700ES comes with built-in freeze protection. This freeze protection is meant to keep the heater from freezing in locatons that experience occasional overnight freezes. The Bosch Pro 715ES does not come with this freeze protection -- but it is an optional accessory that you can pay extra for.

Another difference between these two heaters is the water filter.

In the Bosch 2700ES tankless hot water heater the water filter comes with the heater and is very easily accessible without having to even remove the cover. As you can see from this image, (1) is the water filter.

Bosch recommends that you inspect and clean the water filter once per year as part of your annual maintenance of the heater.

With the Bosch Pro 715ES, the water filter is an optional accessory - albeit a highly recommended accessory!

The Bosch Pro 715ES is a wholesale product that is meant to be sold directly to an installer. It is designed to be professionally installed. As such, it comes with a 15 year warranty. The Bosch 2700ES is a retail product that is meant to be sold directly to home owners and it comes with a 12 year warranty.

Steve

Cyber Monday Bosch Tankless Water Heater Sale

Today is Cyber Monday!

GlobalTowne.com is offering 10% off all Bosch tankless water heaters, vent kits, individual pieces of Z-Flex stainless steel venting, Flow-Aide Descaler Kits and Webstone isolation valve kits.

In fact, we are offering 10% off everything we sell!

This is our biggest sale of the year and it is TODAY ONLY - until midnight ET, November 30, 2009!

Just enter Promotional Code CYBERMONDAY at checkout to get your 10% off savings!

Please note that some items on our online store show our regular low price crossed out with the Cyber Monday 10% off sale price already displayed.

Steve

Tankless Water Heater Incentives and Rebates

At GlobalTowne we want to help our customers save every penny they can on purchases of Bosch Tankless Water Heaters.

In this blog we have already discussed in detail the 2009-2010 Federal Tax Rebate for certain Bosch high-efficiency tankless water heaters.

You may also qualify for additional rebates that are available in the US through your Energy Star partners. Please see the list of Special Offers and Rebates available from Energy Star Partners.

In the United States you can also review the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE). This database may help you identify additional incentives that are available at your state or local government levels.

In Canada your new Bosch Tankless Water Heater may also qualify you for a Canadian Tax Rebate.

Going tankless with Bosch will save you on your gas, propane or electric utility bills. With these additional incentives available now there has never been a better time to Go Tankless!

Steve

Reconditioned Bosch Tankless Water Heaters

GlobalTowne sells factory-reconditioned Bosch Tankless Water Heaters. Please call us at 888.726.9752 for pricing.

All Bosch reconditioned tankless water heaters are refurbished and certified by Bosch. They carry the full Bosch warranty. Since we can sell these certified, factory-reconditioned tankless heaters to you at lower costs, you can realize significant cost savings.

Factory-refurbished tankless water heaters may have small dents or dings. However, Bosch Technical Support will provide you with the same level of technical support and customer service as if you had purchased a brand new tankless water heater. There is no risk when purchasing these "like new" tankless water heaters!

Supplies are limited by the speed at which Bosch is able to recondition the water heaters, so not every model is available at any given time.

Just give us a call and we will let you know if we have the reconditioned Bosch tankless water heater in stock that you desire.

Steve

Z-Flex 3" Termination Options for Bosch 2700ES/2400ES Tankless Water Heaters

We stock the full line of Z-Flex Z-Vent 3" and 4" stainless steel vent pipe. There are a variety of termination options for both the 3" and 4" venting.

All of our termination pieces come with a built-in bird screen to ensure that birds and other critters cannot get into your venting system.

The AQ3ES Side Wall Vent Kit for the Bosch 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters comes with the 3" Termination Box with a 10" sleeve (2SVSTB03). This special OEM part is exactly the same as the Z-Flex part 2SVSRTF03. The 2SVSTB03 and the 2SVSRTF03 can both also be used for intake air.

If you have vinyl siding then you do not want to use the 2SVSTB03 or 2SVSRTF03 Termination Box as the hot exhaust gases may melt your vinyl siding. The recommended part for vinyl siding is the 3" Termination Hood (2SVSHTX03). This part can also be used for intake air.

We also sell the 3" Termination Hood with Damper (2SVSHTD03), but this part is not approved for either the Bosch 2700ES or Bosch 2400ES tankless heaters. The concern is that if the damper gets frozen shut then the exhaust gases cannot escape. The 3" Termination Hood with Damper cannot ever be used for intake air!

We carry the 3" Termination Coupling (2SVSTPF03). This will exhaust the gases straight out from your house, so safety is a concern when using this part for exhaust. This part can be used for either exhaust or intake.

The 3" Termination Tee (2SVSTTF03) exhausts the gases out in two directions. This part can also be used for intake air.

The 3" Termination Elbow (2SVSTEX0390) will shoot the exhaust gases out in a single direction. This part can also be used for intake air.

The Z-Flex Z-Vent 4" stainless steel vent pipe part numbers are as follows:

• 4" Termination Box 2SVSRTF04
• 4" Termination Hood 2SVSHTX04
• 4" Termination Hood with Damper 2SVSHTD04
• 4" Termination Coupling 2SVSTPF04
• 4" Termination Tee 2SVSTTF04
• 4" Termination Elbow 2SVSTEX0490

Steve

Noritz 0751 Series Residential Tankless Water Heater

Today we received a call from a customer who was looking for 4" stainless steel vent pipe for his Noritz 0751 Series Residential Tankless Water Heater.

He wanted to purchase Z-Flex vent pipe and wanted to know the correct venting adaptor for this heater. He also wanted to know how to connect the Z-Flex exhaust to his Noritz VT4-TL Sealed Combustion Long Vent Termination.

The correct Z-Flex adaptor for the Noritz 751M-DV tankless water heater is the 4" Noritz Adaptor (2SVWA04). This adaptor connects directly to the heater and allows you to exhaust with Z-Flex 4" stainless steel vent pipe.

The Z-Flex Stainless Steel Vent Pipe connects directly to the Noritz VT4-TL Sealed Combustion Long Vent Termination.

Steve

ESHCK Concentric Vent Kit for Bosch 2700ES / 2400ES

Bosch has recently approved the ESHCK Concentric Vent Kit for the Bosch AquaStar 2700ES, 2400ES and 715ES tankless water heaters.

The ESHCK side wall concentric vent kit is actually a shell piece of stainless steel venting that will work with vent pipe manufactured by Z-Flex, ProTech Industries or Heat-Fab. (Of course, we always recommend using Z-Flex stainless steel AL29-4C vent pipe.)

Part number ESHCK is a 5" diameter shell through which you can stick a 3" x 3' piece of stainless steel vent pipe. This piece of straight pipe is terminated by either a Termination Tee or a Termination Elbow. The ESHCK shell that fits around this straight pipe creates the air intake vent pipe.

The air intake from the Bosch 2700ES, 2400ES or 715ES tankless water heater can be run using PVC and connects directly to the ESHCK. The air intake port on the ESHCK can be rotated 360 degrees around the ESHCK to bring the combustion air in from any angle. Bosch recommends that you bring the air in from the top, particularly in areas that are prone to freezing.

The ESHCK is actually 20" long, but when you stick the 3" x 3' pipe and the termination piece through the ESHCK then the total length of the ESHCK Vent Kit is about 41" long. When you add the required 3" x 90 degree elbow the total length is about 47" long. The square flashing that rests against the outside wall is 8" square.

Bosch requires that the termination tee or termination elbow be a full 12" away from your exterior wall. This is meant to ensure that the exhaust air does not get recylcled back through the air intake. Don't go beyone the 12" either as this may increase your potential for condensation in the exposed pipe section.

We sell a complete kit called the ESHCK-FULL-KIT Concentric Vent Kit that includes the ESHCK shell, a 3" x 90 degree elbow, a 3" x 3' stick of pipe and a termination tee.

Please note that this concentric vent kit will protrude quite a bit through the inside wall making it very difficult for you to mount the tankless water heater on the same wall that you are venting out of. The easiest way to use this ESHCK concentric vent kit is to mount your tankless water heater on a wall that is perpendicular from the wall that you are venting out of.

With this configuration, you will need a 90 degree elbow coming off of your water heater. Then we recommend using a horizontal drain pipe to catch any condensate that gets generated. Then you may need additoinal straight pipe to connect up to the ESHCK concentric vent kit which protrudes from the wall.

If you do want to do and "up and out" venting through the same wall you mount the heater on with the ESHCK then you will need to install your 2700ES or 2400ES tankless water heater out away from the wall. This will help you avoid using an excessive number of 90 degree elbows.

One of the big advantages of using the ESHCK concentric vent kit is that you only have to have a single hole through your exterior wall. This may greatly reduce your installation costs if you have a difficult wall to drill through, such as a thick stone wall.

Another advantage of using the concentric vent kit is that for some installations it is impossible to meet the 3' distance requirement between the exhaust and the air intake.

Aesthetically it may also be more desireable to have a single vent through your outside wall.

Please see the Bosch 2700ES Installation Manual or the 2400ES Installation Manual for the full details of installing the ESHCK Concentric Vent Kit.

Steve

Propane and Propane Tankless Water Heaters

There has never been a better time for propane to fuel American homes. Homeowners are looking for smart approaches to enhancing home enjoyment and value while minimizing environmental impact. Whether providing an instant flame for gourmet cooking or offering an endless supply of hot water in the shower or backyard pool, propane is helping millions of American families enjoy richer, more comfortable lives with less impact on the planet. And the lower cost of operation means homeowners will be rewarded for a smart choice each month with lower energy bills. Getting more for less while helping the environment - that’s a message worth sharing.

Fact: Propane delivers instant hot water with a lighter impact on the environment.

• Propane tankless water heaters produce 61 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electric tankless models.¹
• Propane tankless water heaters save families an average of 10 to 20 percent of their daily water use.²
• Propane tankless water heaters reduce standby energy loss by up to 20 percent compared with tank water heaters.²
• Propane tankless water heaters cost approximately 60 percent less to operate than tank water heaters.²
• Propane tankless water heaters are Energy Star qualified for efficiency; electric tankless water heaters are not.

Note: Using any kind of Tankless Water Heater is better for the environment than using a tank water heater. And even though electric tank water heaters are not energy star rated, that are significantly more environmentally friendly and less costly to operate than even Energy Star rated electric TANK water heaters.