EcoSmart 8 KW Electric Tankless Water Heater, 8 KW at 240 Volts with Patented Self Modulating Technology
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The product is highly durable The product is easy to use Manufactured in China Heating elements are durable and are threaded for easy replacement Activation Flow – 0.3 GPM
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At EcoSmart, we develop innovative, life-enhancing tankless electric water heaters for homes and businesses, enabling them to enjoy everyday living: sharing the warmth of endless hot water. Additionally, EcoSmart is part of the Rheem family of brands.
Every EcoSmart tankless electric water heater delivers endless hot water, while at the same time saving space, time, money, and allowing you to reduce your overall energy and water use. This mark serves as proof of product compliance to North American safety standards and guarantees a safe and reliable water-heating solution.
EcoSmart products are technologically advanced and can be used worldwide in a variety of applications from homes of any size to business environments such as offices or restaurants, or even recreational vehicles. Each tankless electric water heater is easy to install and dependable.
Finally, as part of our commitment to give back to our communities, EcoSmart actively participates in the Rheem Heart of Comfort program with donations to Habitat for Humanity initiatives.
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Product Features
- Endless hot water
- Save up to 50% on your water heating costs according to the Department of Energy
- Compact design, more storage space
- Digital temperature control 80 – 140° F
- Field replaceable elements
- Advanced self-modulating technology
Endless Hot Water– When sized correctly your tankless electric water heater will provide you with endless on-demand hot water. It heats water as it passes thru the unit, instead of storing hot water like a traditional tank water heater.
Save Space – Traditional tank heaters take up a lot of space, but EcoSmart’s sleek, wall-mounted design frees up floor space for more storage and is 90% smaller than a tank.
Save Energy – EcoSmart features the most advanced self-modulating technology, only using the amount of energy needed to heat water when you need it.
Save Time – Point-of-use installation and on-demand heating cuts down on waiting for hot water.
Save Money – EcoSmart tankless heaters only turn on when you need hot water – plus they cut down on heat loss, saving you up to 50% in water heating costs according to the DOE.
3 Smart Steps for Endless Hot Water
Step 1: Determining your average inlet water temperature is important, this allows you to determine how well your unit will perform in your desired location. A lower inlet water temperature will require a higher kilowatt product.
Step 2: Next you will determine how many applications your unit can run simultaneously at your chosen location inlet water temperature. Tankless electric water heaters are sized for maximum simultaneous use, not maximum fixtures in your home.
Step 3: Determining specifications and electrical infrastructure is important because without the correct infrastructure your unit may not fit into your breaker panel.
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| kW | 8 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 36 |
| Voltage: 240 | ✓ |
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| Temp. Range 80°F – 140°F | ✓ |
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| Max Amperage | 33 | 57 | 75 | 100 | 112.5 | 150 |
| Required Breaker | 1 x 40 AMP | 1 x 60 AMP | 2 x 40 AMP | 3 x 40 AMP | 3 x 40 AMP | 4 x 40 AMP |
| Wire Gauge | 1 x 8 AWG | 1 x 6 AWG | 2 x 8 AWG | 3 x 8 AWG | 3 x 8 AWG | 4 x 8 AWG |
| Size | 11.5″ x 8″ x 3.75″ | 11.5″ x 8″ x 3.75″ | 17″ x 14″ x 3.75″ | 17″ x 17″ x 3.75″ | 17″ x 17″ x 3.75″ | 17″ x 21″ x 3.75″ |
| Weight | 4.75 lbs | 6.5 lbs | 11.25 lbs | 13.75 lbs | 13.75 lbs | 17.4 lbs |
| Water Connections | 1/2″ CF | 1/2″ CF | 3/4″ NPT | 3/4″ NPT | 3/4″ NPT | 3/4″ NPT |
Additional information
| Manufacturer | Ecosmart |
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| Part Number | ECO 8 |
| Item Weight | 4.75 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 8 x 11.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | ECO 8 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 12 x 8 x 4 |
| Color | White |
| Style | ECO 8 |
| Power Source | No |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Wattage | 8000 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Electric tankless water heater |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty on electronics, exchanger and element. Warranty only covers cost of heater; does not cover labor or any incidental damages. |
| UNSPSC Code | 30180000 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Domestic Shipping | Item can be shipped within U.S. |
| International Shipping | This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More |
| Date First Available | May 23, 2011 |
10 reviews for EcoSmart 8 KW Electric Tankless Water Heater, 8 KW at 240 Volts with Patented Self Modulating Technology
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MN in Florida –
This was purchased for a small condo unit upstairs bathroom. At first the tenant complained that water was not hot enough in shower. I called the EcoSmart customer service line. They informed me that it could be that the shower head had the wrong water flow and to purchase one with a flow between 1.5 and a maximum of 1.9. For a moment I though I had purchased a heater that was too small and would have to return it – the customer service rep said that if this was the case, they would work with me…, but after purchasing a new shower head with a 1.6 gpm flow, there was nice hot water in the shower.Wow! impressed with their assistance. Would recommend this hot water heater to everyone.Thanks!
KBecker –
I wasn’t sure the water would be hot enough, WOW I love being wrong for once.lol. Location is a must though, in fla. nice an hot so water is hot. If your in Northern states I would have choosen a stronger unit (reading the zones to match your needs is a must)As far as install we had our church family help (electric and plumbing need professional for warranty. I was nervous to attempt as diy project. Thank God we did because we found main breaker problem and pipes were moved to bring unit down from attic) Over all easy for pro to install in case of existing unknown issues found and peace of mind, no fire not leaks is always good :-)We have had no problems, about 8 months now, shower always has hot water for everyone. Yeah! As long as we dont run the dishwasher or laundry at the same time, no problem there, it beats waiting an hour between hot water needs.
H B –
So far, it’s been a great heater!I have an old house, and the electric company only provides 75Amps to my house.With my old heater (11kW), the lights would flicker, as it would chop and suck the line dry (especially when combined with the 15Amps AC working at the same time).The old heater (11kW), would heat the water full power for a fraction of a second, and the remaining time use no power at all.This caused power throttling; led lights and ac capacitor blew quickly.Also, in summer the water was burning hot; no way to control the heat.That’s when I knew I needed another heater.This new heater does not flicker the lights. I think it uses a more continuous stream of energy. No chopping frequency, no sucking dry the power line at 10x per second; just one smooth functioning.It also has a temp gauge, and at 100 degrees F, it provides sufficient warm water (slightly warmer than 100F), to take a shower, or wash your hands. 105F gives pretty hot water, only suited for dishes.It’s noiseless, turns off immediately when the tap is turned off; and my next electric bill will tell me how efficient it really is!It works great for Florida temps so far; feeding one tap, and one energy saving shower head at the same time.Winter is coming up, and I’ll write an update on my review, how it will warm up the water then.
Eric –
I added this to a long hot water run from a tankless gas water heater to service two faucets. I went with this one b/c it will regulate its heating based on the incoming water temp. Easy to install and wire up. One thing I was not aware of was the warranty registration requires a licensed installer. Guess I am on my own with this one now.5/4/17 It has been a few months now and we love having this heater inline to our tankless gas heater. Quick hot water for washing hands. No regrets or problems with this yet.
Madam H –
I (late 40’s, mechanically-minded woman) just installed this unit in our home. Installation not too complicated, this replaced a 50-gallon tank water heater. Servicing two sinks and two appliances, (kitchen, 1/2 bath and laundry room) I sized this item to the available electrical supply, as I did not wish to incur the extra expense of additional wire and another circuit breaker. Existing wiring consisted of one double-pole 40-amp breaker and sufficient gauge conduit. Since this unit is supplying a dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen sink and bathroom sink, none of which would be likely opened at the same time, I figured this unit should be more than sufficient.So far, so good. Did not experience the leakage problems with the compression fittings others have noted, I think these fittings simply require a gentle hand. I did have to make adjustments from 3/4″ supply lines down to the 1/2″ necessary for this unit; the downsized pipe acts as a self-restrictor of sorts, slowing down the water flow to allow ample heating of the water before it exits the heater.I also installed an inline scale inhibitor filter, Aqua-Pur AP430SS, so reconfiguring the plumbing was necessary, as well as the addition of two 1/4-turn ball valves. (Highly recommend replacing the crappy spigot-handled gate valves that are typically installed with original tank water heaters, these things rarely actually completely shut off the water supply to the heater, especially in an emergency or during maintenance.)This was also my first attempt at sweating copper pipe and fittings, and after a few tries, achieved success with leak-free connections. Hubby seemed impressed that I did not burn down the house… although I don’t think he really was confident in allowing me to play with the blow torch.A word of caution, as others have mentioned, the manufacturer stipulates installation by a professional plumber, (name and license number required on the warranty registration card) or apparently that ‘lifetime warranty’ is voided. That is disappointing, but if installation will cost more than the appliance, (as is common) sometimes you gotta do what you must. Did spend additional funds for the sediment filter, copper pipe and brass and copper fittings, and flexible SS supply lines, (highly recommend Falcon Industries’ hoses, although they’re made in China,) but estimate I saved a minimum $300.00 on installation, probably more.Be careful with the compression fittings, enclose your electrical connections inside a lidded junction or outlet box, and purge the line for a few minutes to ensure all air has been removed prior to turning on the heater, and you should be good to go.I do like the simple knob control, which allows precise selection of output temperature, and the fact that the unit can be turned on or off without having to mess with the breaker panel. This is handy when changing out the sediment filter, or for other non-electrical maintenance.It will be interesting to note the difference in the next electric bill or two; this is the second tankless electric water heater we’ve installed in the house. (Purchased previous unit on Amazon, see my earlier reviews for that unit.) After the first one about eight years ago, the following month’s electric bill was about $30.00 cheaper. Eagerly anticipating the next one to see if similar utility savings will be realized. Also have plans to utilize the newly-found storage space in the corner of our garage that was formally occupied by the old water tank.
M Potamia –
This device, the EcoSmart 8, has better fittings (you have a choice between compression and NPT — my version had a special compression-NPT adapter for the compression threads on it, but they said the latest Eco8’s have NPT nipples) than the other brand I tried (Rheem RTE7). Although I had to go from a 30amp to 40amp breaker feeding my garage (it’s a detached structure with water & electric), I left the 30a breaker in the panel, and turned it up to max heat, and it didn’t pop the panel’s breaker, so for now I’ll leave the underground service feeder to the garage at 40A and the panel breaker to the Eco8 at 30a, although if it does pop I’ll replace it with a 40. The hot water output with the Eco8 is also noticeably hotter longer than the RTE7.Moreover, when you call the company (Miami Gardens, FL) you get people who care about your satisfaction and will really help you. I’m recommending this company and their products.
MittenKnitter –
Our water heater is in the basement, far corner from the kitchen. It’s great to get hot water quickly to the shower, but it means I have to wait for hot water in the kitchen, a pain when you have greasy hands. This little heater is fast. I turn on the water rinse my hands, soap up, and the water is hot. Love it! So happy my husband installed it. Also means less wait time to make pasta, tea, anything that requires hot water. If you’re thinking about it, just do it. It’s wonderful!
Gerald –
I can’t rate the energy efficiency or Tech Support as I have only had the unit installed for 3 weeks and no problems so far.I got tired of running the hot water in my kitchen sink for 4 + minutes before getting hot water as the kitchen sink is about 80-90 feet from hot water tank. My faucet was flowing 1.2 gallons a minute so it was close to 5 gallons of water down the drain before it got hot. I initially set the temp at 110 but that was not hot enough so went to 120 which was just perfect. I used a fairly good temp gauge to check it and it read 121 so it is very close if not perfect.I doubt I will ever recoup the cost as I had to run 110 feet of 8 ga. Romex + labor but the convenience & time was worth it to me.
KSev 83 –
I read many reviews of this water heater before buying it. One common complaint was that the water heater leaks. When I first installed it, I did have major leak at the threads which connect to the flexible hose. Another quarter turn of the wrench and problem solved! The other problem is that the instructions say to use flexible water heater hoses. That would be fine except that this model has 1/2″ connectors and not 3/4″ connectors. I used regular 1/2″ hoses and connected to 1/2″ pex. I also installed a cutoff valve on the cold side.I did have one hiccup. When I installed this, I had not put the final mixer in the new shower valve body. Instead, it still had the plug which keeps it from leaking. However, hot and cold water can intermingle when the mixing valve is not in there! The first time we tried the hot water in the sink, it wasn’t too hot, but had moments of scalding hot and moments of almost cold. Once I installed the valve in the shower controller, all of that went away and we have water hotter than we could shower in!I installed this is a guest room which is not part of the central house. Therefore, only the shower and bathroom sink are running off of this. I do not think it would do more than that. However, it is perfect for our use! We have a water well and the water is fairly cool, so it can get the water more than hot enough for a shower. Currently, our well house is not insulated, but we plan to do that before winter comes.
Amazon Customer –
This thing is awsome. I have it under my kitchen sink and use for the sink and the dishwasher. For some reason my house was not plumbed for hot water to the kitchen. There was a 20 gallon tanked water heater in a cabinet there before I bought thus one. It was smaller than I expected and after seeing it I thought I should have bought a bigger size. But then I installed it and it works great. I set it to 115 degrees and I don’t see any decrease in water pressure. I get unlimitee hot water at my kitchen sink in about 10 seconds