What it delivers
The Eemax EX1608T2 EE 16.6 kW Electric Tankless Water Heater is a compact electric tankless rated at 16 kW on 208 volts.
Flow depends on how cold the incoming water is. Our estimate from its input: 2.4 GPM at a 45°F rise, falling to 1.6 GPM at 70°F, which is less than one 2 GPM shower on a cold-climate winter day. Check your house in the planner.
At 208 volts 16 kW is about 77 amps. A licensed electrician confirms the panel, the service and the wire before it goes in.
No flue, no gas line and a compact box on the wall; the trade-off is that a cold winter inlet cuts its flow sharply.
Also on the listing: model: EX1608T2 EE.
The listing gives a weight of 30 lb.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One shower at a time in mild climates
- Homes with no gas service
Look at another unit when
- Panels without spare capacity
- More than 1 shower at once in cold winters
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 16 kW
- No venting or gas line
Trade-offs
- Draws about 77 A
- Flow drops with cold inlet water
- Breaker needs not stated
Install limits
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.
Rated performance
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | EX1608T2 EE | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 208 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 30 lb | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A practical compact electric tankless for one shower at a time in mild climates.
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