takagi tankless water heaters FAQ   Q. General Limited Warranty covered? A. Our tankless water heaters do not hold any hot water. By turning on the faucet, the cold water flow through the flow sensor will turn on the burner. The minimum flow rate to do this is 0.75gpm w/ a flow rate of 0.6pgm required to maintain the burners. The cold water will be heated up to 176ºF.     Q. How much money can I save on my utility bills w/ the Takagi tankless water heater? A. You should be able to save more than 50%.

Q. How hot is the water from the Takagi tankless water heater? A. The Takagi tankless water heater has a computer-controlled system, which will provide a preset output temperature of 140ºF for the T-M1 & 120ºF for all other models. You can set 4 different temperatures w/ the dipswitches for certain models. With the remote control, you can choose a wider temperature range.     Q. How much hot water I can have? A. The Takagi tankless water heater output temperature is set by the factory to either 120 or 140ºF. Depending on the model, the maximum output flow rate is as high as 9.6 gallons per minute.     Q. What is the difference between the Takagi tankless water heater & a typical tank type water heater? A. With a tank type water heater, you can draw hot water as fast as your plumbing will allow, however when the hot water tank is depleted, you have to wait for the tank to re-heat before you can use hot water again. Takagi tankless water heaters eliminate the pilot light w/ a computer-controlled electronic ignition. w/ computer-modulated gas valves, water is heated once, rapidly, efficiently & only as needed.     Q. Can I use more than two fixtures at the same time? A. Yes. The Takagi tankless water heater will can handle more than two fixtures, such as showers at the same time.     Q. Has the Takagi tankless water heater been approved by Government or National Standards? A. Yes. The all of the Takagi tankless water heaters are approved by the CSA & are listed by the Trade Commission & California Energy Commission w/ over 80% thermal efficient.     Q. How can the tankless water heater save money? A. Most tank type water heaters raise their heat about 3 to 4% each hour. Since the Takagi tankless water heater heats water only when the faucet is turned on, there is no standby heat loss. It only uses energy when you are using hot water & it only heats as much water as is needed.     Q. Does the Takagi tankless water heater have a pilot light? A. No. The Takagi tankless water heater has an electronic ignition system. This means no more wasted gas & money.     Q. Does the Takagi tankless water heater require electrical power to operate? A. Yes. The Takagi tankless water heater has a fan, a computer board & electronic ignition. You need 110V but it only takes a maximum 0.8A draw.     Q. What kind venting system does it have? A. The Takagi tankless water heater has a power venting system w/ fan assistance. The vent size is a 4" standard round vent; it can run out the roof or sidewall. If it is installed outdoors, it doesn't need any vent.     Q. What size are the water & gas connections? A. The Takagi tankless water heater inlet & hot water outlet are connected w/ standard 3/4" water connections. Gas connection is 3/4" & the gas supply piping required is 3/4".     Related Plumbing Articles • how tankless water heaters work • why use tankless? • tankless water heater comparison chart • takagi accessories