What it delivers
The Kweetle KT-1 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 2.5 gallons, rated at 1.5 kW on 110 volts.
A mini tank delivers its stored gallons at full flow, then recovers; it is the quick fix for a sink that waits a minute for hot water.
Other listed details: connections: 1/2" npt; material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, SPGC, Stainless Steel; model: KT-1.
The listing gives dimensions of 11.3 in (W) x 11.3 in (H).
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
- 2.5-gallon tank
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Tank takes 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 | KT-1 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 2.5 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 11.3"W x 11.3"H | Retailer |
| Power | 1.5 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 0.4 cubic_inches_per_minute | Retailer |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, SPGC, Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
Final verdict
A sensible mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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