A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Point-Of-Use (POU) Electric Tankless Water Heater to its family of tankless products.
The new unit features a reduced, compact footprint, making it easy to install at or near fixtures in light commercial and residential applications.
POU tankless water heater
The POU tankless water heater does not require venting, making it an ideal fit for various applications that need immediate hot water on site, including lavatories, isolated sinks, emergency fixtures, boosters, and more.
The unit is also equipped with continuous dry fire protection, which prevents it from firing without water in the system. This protects the unit and eliminates having to replace it before it has ever been used due to dry firing.
easy-to-install unit
The unit is also equipped with continuous dry fire protection, which prevents it from firing
"A. O. Smith’s Point-Of-Use Electric Tankless Water Heater is designed to be an easy-to-install unit that delivers more than just hot water," said Isaac Wilson, A. O. Smith's Segment Development Manager for Tankless Products.
He adds, "The unit also provides flexibility, extended service life, and peace of mind thanks to several integrated features."
scale detection technology
Isaac Wilson continues, "Our unique scale detection technology notifies technicians of potential scale build-up, with automatic shut off and serviceability."
He further said, "Instead of having to replace the unit when the scale is detected, technicians can now clean and return the unit to service multiple times, preventing unnecessary waste."
leak detection
To further the life of the unit, the POU tankless features leak detection with an audible alarm to alert users to any leakage concerns. The unit also comes with integrated scale detection technology that has the potential to extend the lifetime of the unit.
The software detects scale buildup in the unit and forces it to shut down, allowing for proper maintenance to be performed and protecting the unit from total failure.
lowest flow activation rate
A. O. Smith’s POU electric tankless unit features the lowest flow activation rate currently available on the market at 0.17 gallons per minute (GPM). At a uniform energy factor (UEF) of 0.91, the unit is well-equipped to provide hot water instantaneously as needed.
Two different modes of operation come standard on all 14 of the POU electric tankless models - Lavatory and Emergency Eye Wash. The Lavatory mode allows for an adjustable temperature range of 80 °F to 150°F, while the Emergency Eye Wash mode defaults to 85°F.
