I want to stress a few points touched on in this thread.
They dehumidify when they run, so basements are ideal locations for them.
The ones i have installed allow 10"ducts to be used to route the air where desired.
They are slow to recover when drained, so dont drain them. A "tank expander" or mixong valve kit goes a LONG way towards that goal. It lets you set tank temp at 145 or so, and mixes cold water outside the tank to desired temp, preventing as much cold water entering the tank. Most box stores sell the kit for around $90
If you want a solar dump load, the 4500W element can be configured for it.
They dehumidify when they run, so basements are ideal locations for them.
The ones i have installed allow 10"ducts to be used to route the air where desired.
They are slow to recover when drained, so dont drain them. A "tank expander" or mixong valve kit goes a LONG way towards that goal. It lets you set tank temp at 145 or so, and mixes cold water outside the tank to desired temp, preventing as much cold water entering the tank. Most box stores sell the kit for around $90
If you want a solar dump load, the 4500W element can be configured for it.