Rduval
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 11, 2014
- Messages
- 94
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Bonaventure
- Vessel Make
- Cheer Men PT41 Europa
I'm trying to decide what size of water heater to put in our trawler. We have an 8kw generator.
Size is one consideration but also using a heat exchanger or not. If yes, has anybody ever plumbed the genny to their water heater?
My initial thought is to use a 6 to 10 gallon plumbed to the genny. That way when want hot water it should heat up pretty fast with the electric element plus the heat exchanger from the genny cooling system.
Any thoughts?
Size is one consideration but also using a heat exchanger or not. If yes, has anybody ever plumbed the genny to their water heater?
My initial thought is to use a 6 to 10 gallon plumbed to the genny. That way when want hot water it should heat up pretty fast with the electric element plus the heat exchanger from the genny cooling system.
Any thoughts?