Water Heater Replacement - Brand?

[ricklev]

My on-demand water heater needs replacement.  It heats water for one bathtub/shower and the bathroom tap and is located under the sink.  My landlord told me to buy a good one and deduct it from the rent and that it should cost around 7000 baht.  The condo technicians will install it.  Any suggestions for brand and model? I like very hot baths.   Thanks!

Edited August 6, 2019 by ricklev

[transam]

What brand is the one now installed...?

[ricklev]

1 minute ago, transam said:

What brand is the one now installed...?

It's a Siemens but it's probably 15 years old at least.

[transam]

8 minutes ago, ricklev said:

It's a Siemens but it's probably 15 years old at least.

That is/was a quality item.....Buy the same if you can, then there will be no arguments ...????

[Crossy]

We have one of these, 6,990 Baht for the 6kW unit (there's an 8kW version too).

 

http://mazuma.co.th/shop/water-heater/multi-point-water-heater/power-stream-plus-2-6-0-kw/

But, you must ensure your wiring is up to it, 4mm² for the 6kW, 6mm² for the 8kW version.

[VocalNeal]

Do we need a separate ground rod for water heater or is connecting to the regular house one OK.

Edited August 6, 2019 by VocalNeal

[Crossy]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

Do we need a separate ground rod for water heater or is connecting to the regular house one OK.

 

If your main rod is correctly connected to your board then use it.

 

A local rod for the heater is always a work around for no connection back to the board.

[ricklev]

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

We have one of these, 6,990 Baht for the 6kW unit (there's an 8kW version too).

 

http://mazuma.co.th/shop/water-heater/multi-point-water-heater/power-stream-plus-2-6-0-kw/

But, you must ensure your wiring is up to it, 4mm² for the 6kW, 6mm² for the 8kW version.

Thanks!  I was in Homepro buying the 6000 watt version of this before I saw your post. 

 

https://www.stiebeleltronasia.com/index.php?op=product-detail&id=35

 

It ought to work well enough I guess. I only bought it because it wasn't a Thai brand. The highly skilled and safety conscious condo technicians are installing it.  ???? 

 

 

[VocalNeal]

16 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

If your main rod is correctly connected to your board then use it.

 

A local rod for the heater is always a work around for no connection back to the board.

OK cheers