What it delivers
The Stiebel Eltron 233219 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 2.5 gallons, rated at 1.3 kW on 120 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.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
Listed details: features: Mount under or next to sink; material: Glass-lined Steel; model: 233219; warranty: 6 year warranty on tank.
The listing gives dimensions of 11 in (W) x 18.69 in (H), a weight of 15.9 lb and item in the box.
Warranty, per the listing: 6 year warranty on tank.
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
- 120 V
- 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 | 233219 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 2.5 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 11"W x 18.69"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Mount under or next to sink | Retailer |
| Power | 1.3 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 2.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Product weight | 15.9 lb | Retailer |
| Warranty | 6 year warranty on tank | Retailer |
| Material | Glass-lined Steel | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Stiebel Eltron SHC 6 Mini-Tank Water Heater
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- sanheshun 257081 3 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
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Final verdict
A well-specified mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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