In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan replaces an old standard water heater ...
	with a new waterless hot water tank.
	He also shows how easy it is to install a hot water disperser to give you instant hot water for your favorite beverages.
	Ryan shares tips on how the proper showerhead can save water, ...
	and he finishes the show with instructions on installing insulation on your plumbing pipes.

Time: 12 hours over two days.

Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on our Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials for Replacing Water Heater --

Pipe cap
Pipe cap compound
Copper pipe
Copper pipe fittings
Tube cutter
Garden hose
Rotating pipe cutter
Close quarter cutter
Bucket
Pipe wrench
Safety gloves
Utility knife
Rotating pipe cutter
120-grit emery cloth
Wire brush
Channel locks
Screwdriver
Torch
Flux
Pipe clip
Drill
Hammer

Materials for Point of Use Water Heater --

Point of use water heater
Drill
Tube bending spring
Rubber O-ring
Retaining clip
Water filter

Materials for Replacing Showerhead --

Teflon sealing tape
Cloth
Pliers
Bucket
Food coloring
Stopwatch

Materials for Insulating Pipes --

Pipe insulation
Utility knife

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. Measure your copper pipe to fit, and then cut it with a rotating pipe cutter (figure A).

2. A 120-grit emery cloth will take the burr off the end of the pipe and a wire brush polishes the inside of the fitting (figure B). You need bright shiny copper on both surfaces to ensure a good tight joint.

3. Apply flux on the pipe and fitting.

4. Dry fit your copper pipe to make sure it all fits in place and mark the place for a pipe clip to hold the pipe in place.

5. Pre-drill holes for the expansion anchors and secure the pipe clip in place (figure C).

   Tip: Remember to dry fit components before soldering.

   Note: It is hard to believe that the small unit of the tankless water heater will heat water like a traditional water heater. However, a traditional water heater has two heating elements and the tankless has four. Because water travels through at close proximity, it instantly heats the water. This uses more energy than a regular heater, but it only uses the energy while it's on -- unlike a traditional tank that uses it during a 10 minute shower and then has the reheat the cold water coming in.

   The system uses a flow switch that was designed by NASA. The flow switch alerts the system that hot water has been demanded. The microprocessor sends a signal to the heating elements to produce hot water, consuming energy only when a hot water tap is being used (figure D).

6. Sweat the plumbing joints (figure E) before you put the new hot water heater to work.

   Expert Tip: When sweating soldering copper, heat the fitting -- not the joint. The heat will draw the solder to it.

7. Once you sweat the joints, an electrician can install the disconnect panel by the water heater. You may need to upgrade your entire electrical service. The water heater alone requires a 100 AMP service in order to heat the water so quickly, so the house needs to have a minimum of a 200 AMP service. The upgrade will include changing the mast meter housing on the outside of the house.

   Expert Tip: It is important to remember that any heating appliance exceeding 48 amps must be supplied with a disconnect service panel and a breaker by the manufacturer based on a UL requirement in the National Electrical Codes.

8. You need to run water through the unit before powering it up. Let the water run for two minutes to void damage to the unit. It may take a little trial and error to adjust the thermostat to get the water at a comfortable setting.

In the next segment host Paul Ryan shows you how to install a hot water dispenser.

RESOURCES:

Tankless Water Heater
Brand name: SETS System, Inc.
Where available: Visit the SETS System website, link below.
Model #: 220
SETS System, Inc.
6900 N. W. 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Toll-free: 877-649-8589
Website: http://www.buytankless.com/

Point-of-Use Water Heater
Brand name: SETS System, Inc.
Model #: 110
See contact information, above.

Instant Hot Water Dispenser
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: HC-1100SN
Color: Satin Nickel
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link below.
In-Sink-Erator
4700 21st St.
Racine, WI 53406
Toll-free: 800-558-5700
Fax: 262-554-3639
Website: http://www.insinkerator.com/

Filtration System
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: F-201
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link above.
See contact information, above.

GUESTS:

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Suite 250
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-323-8876
Fax: 763-323-8935
Email: shane@autumnriver.biz

SETS Systems, Inc.
6900 N.W. 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: 305-863-9420