Water heater for Showers

**papi smith** · February 17th, 2020 08:01 AM

Here's the unit I bought...

**kagalingan** · February 17th, 2020 08:02 AM

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No free kabit doon sa service center?

**travajante** · February 17th, 2020 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Sir 12vdc, would you know how I can fix this? This outlet is for water heater. But there is no ground wire. I bought the stiebel eltron that I saw posted here. Thanks.Attachment 35861

Where are you installing your heater? Anywhere near an exposed rebar that may run all the way below ground? All outlets should have a standard 3rd earth line by code, sir. Can't you have your electrician add? Use the universal 3-prong.

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**Walter** · February 17th, 2020 08:19 AM

Steibel Eltron heaters have free installation. Maybe you can tap the ground onto the pipes? Some installers don't even tap the ground wire.

**travajante** · February 17th, 2020 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Steibel Eltron heaters have free installation. Maybe you can tap the ground onto the pipes? Some installers don't even tap the ground wire.

Pipes now are either PPR or PVC.

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**JohnM** · February 17th, 2020 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Pipes now are either PPR or PVC.

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What's the diff pala between the common PVC and more expensive PPR? Longevity?

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**travajante** · February 17th, 2020 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by JohnM

What's the diff pala between the common PVC and more expensive PPR? Longevity?

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Fusion welds on way thicker PPR vs PVC glue. Longevity & pressure/tension thresholds. When done right, PPR joints have greater chances to be leak-free from the get go & would remain so. PVC more hit/miss + w/ constant water hammering, they can leak after a while.

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**Wh1stl3r** · February 17th, 2020 09:46 AM

PPR are rated for much higher pressure vs PVC. I use them for high pressure air lines.

**Lew_Alcindor** · February 17th, 2020 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Where are you installing your heater? Anywhere near an exposed rebar that may run all the way below ground? All outlets should have a standard 3rd earth line by code, sir. Can't you have your electrician add? Use the universal 3-prong.

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Boss, sorry for asking you this. Our rented house (an old one like more than 50 years old hahaha) is modeled after an American house (much like the rest in the neighborhood).

Kaya naman ang mga socket namin ay 240V at 120V sa isang outlet (in pairs yan). Problema is yung normal plug natin yung 120V haha. But DIY guy naman ako so kinonvert ko sila sa 240V and during the process napansin ko nga yung 3 wires. Yung 2 wires ay 120V each at isang ground wire.

How do they do make wire? Additional cost ba ito kung magpapagawa ka ng bahay tapos may ground wiring all over the house.

**travajante** · February 17th, 2020 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Lew_Alcindor

Boss, sorry for asking you this. Our rented house (an old one like more than 50 years old hahaha) is modeled after an American house (much like the rest in the neighborhood).

Kaya naman ang mga socket namin ay 240V at 120V sa isang outlet (in pairs yan). Problema is yung normal plug natin yung 120V haha. But DIY guy naman ako so kinonvert ko sila sa 240V and during the process napansin ko nga yung 3 wires. Yung 2 wires ay 120V each at isang ground wire.

How do they do make wire? Additional cost ba ito kung magpapagawa ka ng bahay tapos may ground wiring all over the house.

In this case, just identify the specific outlets where you'll plug your appliances that ideally need grounding.... like heaters, ACs, fridges, kitchen equipment, etc. Have your electrician route an earth line for those to save on cost.

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