What it delivers
The Stiebel Eltron DHC 12/15-2 Trend 12 kW Electric Tankless Water Heater is a compact electric tankless rated at 12 kW on 240 volts.
At a 45°F rise (mild inlet water to a 120°F set point) it holds about 1.8 GPM, less than one 2 GPM shower; in winter, at a 70°F rise, about 1.2 GPM, less than one 2 GPM shower. Size it to your fixtures.
At 240 volts 12 kW is about 50 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.
From the listing: features: Electronic Self-Modulation Technology; model: DHC 12/15-2 Trend.
The listing gives dimensions of 8 in (W) x 14.12 in (H) and a weight of 5.5 lb.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- Light use 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
- 12 kW
- No venting or gas line
Trade-offs
- 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 | DHC 12/15-2 Trend | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 8"W x 14.12"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Electronic Self-Modulation Technology | Retailer |
| Power | 12 kW | Retailer |
| Product weight | 5.5 lb | Retailer |
| Voltage | 240v | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A solid compact electric tankless for light use in mild climates.
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