What it delivers
The Stiebel Eltron DHX 8-2 Trend 7.2 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater is a point-of-use electric tankless on 240 volts.
The listing doesn't state its power in kilowatts, so its flow at your temperature rise can't be worked out from its own figures.
Small units like this suit one sink or a low-flow shower close by; at a kitchen sink's 1.5 GPM the water won't rise as far.
Listed details: material: lead free; model: DHX 8-2 Trend; warranty: 3/7 year manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 8 in (W) x 14.13 in (H) and a weight of 5.5 lb.
Warranty, per the listing: 3/7 year manufacturer.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink or a low-flow shower
- A far bathroom with a long wait for hot water
Look at another unit when
- Whole-house hot water
- Kitchen sinks at full flow in cold climates
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- No venting or gas line
Trade-offs
- Power rating not stated
- Weak at a large winter rise
- 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 | DHX 8-2 Trend | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 8"W x 14.13"H | Retailer |
| Voltage | 240 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 5.5 lb | Retailer |
| Material | lead free | Retailer |
| Warranty | 3/7 year manufacturer | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Stiebel Eltron DHC 4-3 Classic 4.5 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Stiebel Eltron DHC 6-2 6 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Iborve IB-2.6 Mini-Tank Water Heater
- KENUOS SY-8 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
Full point-of-use water heaters spec grid · Every Stiebel Eltron unit in the catalog
Final verdict
A well-specified point-of-use electric tankless for one sink or a low-flow shower.
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