Firstly, I would like to thank everyone in this forum for all of the great advice.
I am upgrading my bathroom with a Kohler 12.5 gpm DTV II system and a Kohler SOK tub with a fill capacity of 142 gal (Kohler recommends a hot water supply of 70%).
I considered tankless but it appears that they have more cons than pros i.e. pressure issues, demand, rise, etc (by the way im in NJ). If I am wrong about this please correct me.
My plumber recommended a 100 gal hw heater which should be fine for the tub but my biggest concern is the shower. The 100 gal will only allow for a 7 - 8 min shower at best. The house has 4.5 baths including the basement bath and standard kitchen stuff. Only 2 of these bathrooms get any real use.
Can anyone give me an alternative option? I.e. 100 gal tank with, dedicated tankless for the Kohler tub and shower. 2 X 75 gal tanks or a tankless setup that would actually work.
I also want the water heater to be efficent. Sounds kind of silly if your adding a 12.5 gpm shower system. It's my wife not me.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you need more information let me know. I will check back this afternoon.
I am upgrading my bathroom with a Kohler 12.5 gpm DTV II system and a Kohler SOK tub with a fill capacity of 142 gal (Kohler recommends a hot water supply of 70%).
I considered tankless but it appears that they have more cons than pros i.e. pressure issues, demand, rise, etc (by the way im in NJ). If I am wrong about this please correct me.
My plumber recommended a 100 gal hw heater which should be fine for the tub but my biggest concern is the shower. The 100 gal will only allow for a 7 - 8 min shower at best. The house has 4.5 baths including the basement bath and standard kitchen stuff. Only 2 of these bathrooms get any real use.
Can anyone give me an alternative option? I.e. 100 gal tank with, dedicated tankless for the Kohler tub and shower. 2 X 75 gal tanks or a tankless setup that would actually work.
I also want the water heater to be efficent. Sounds kind of silly if your adding a 12.5 gpm shower system. It's my wife not me.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you need more information let me know. I will check back this afternoon.