What it delivers
The Eemax EX160TC 16 kW Electric Tankless Water Heater is a compact electric tankless rated at 16 kW on 277 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. Size it to your fixtures.
At 277 volts 16 kW is about 58 amps. Whether your panel can carry it alongside heating and cooking loads is an electrician's call.
It skips venting entirely, but the amps are the hurdle: check the panel before the plumbing.
Also on the listing: connections: 3/4 inch NPT; model: EX160TC.
The listing gives dimensions of 11 in (W) x 11 in (H), a weight of 8 lb and electric tankless product in the box.
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
- Winter flow is much lower
- 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 | EX160TC | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 11"W x 11"H | Retailer |
| Power | 16 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 277 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 8 lb | Retailer |
| Connections | 3/4 inch NPT | 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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