What it delivers
The Kuuma 11811 6-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 6 gallons, rated at 1.5 kW on 120 volts.
Small tanks like this serve one sink or a wet bar: hot water on demand from storage, reheated between uses.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
Also on the listing: features: Corrosion-Resistant, Lightweight; material: Stainless Steel; model: 11811.
The listing gives dimensions of 13.75 in (W) x 13.63 in (H) and a weight of 19.5 lb.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink far from the main heater
- Wet bars, garages and offices
Look at another unit when
- Showers or whole-house use
- Long continuous draws
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 6-gallon tank
- 120 V
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Occupies cabinet space
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 | 11811 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 6 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 13.75"W x 13.63"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Corrosion-Resistant, Lightweight | Retailer |
| Power | 1.5 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 19.5 lb | Retailer |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
Final verdict
A practical mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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