50 Gallon Hot Water Tank
|
Traditional Hot
Water Tank
vs
Paloma Tankless 5.3 Series |
Paloma 5.3 Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
|
Performance
Standards |
0.58 - 0.65 |
Department of Energy, Energy Factor |
0.82 |
67 - 97 gallons |
"First Hour" Hot Water |
180 gallons |
Morning Shower Hour |
No |
Shower after shower (60 minutes) |
Yes |
No |
Shower after shower (30 minutes) |
Yes |
Yes |
2 simultaneous 5-minute showers |
Yes |
No |
2 simultaneous 10-minute showers |
Yes |
No |
2
simultaneous 20-minute showers |
Yes |
Yes |
3 simultaneous 5-minute showers |
No |
No |
3 simultaneous 7-minute showers |
No |
Bath Time |
Yes |
Fill 60-gallon tub |
Yes |
No |
Take a shower immediately after filling
60-gallon tub |
Yes |
No |
Fill large 140-gallon whirlpool tub |
Yes |
Multiple Applications |
Yes |
Dishwasher + Washing Machine + Dishwashing |
No |
Yes |
Dishwasher + Washing Machine |
Yes |
Yes |
Dishwasher + Dishwashing |
Yes |
Yes |
Shower + Dishwasher + Washing Machine |
No |
Environmental Impact |
Yes |
Constant Use of Gas |
No |
No |
Uses Gas Only When You Need It |
Yes |
No |
Small, Compact Design |
Yes |
Optional |
10-Year Warranty |
Standard |
Variable Temperatures |
Yes |
Change Temperature at Unit |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control(s) Around House
to Change Temperature |
Yes |
No |
Bath Controller to Help Prevent Scalding |
Yes |