What it delivers
The Camplux ME40 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater, rated at 1.44 kW on 120 volts.
Small tanks like this serve one sink or a wet bar: hot water on demand from storage, reheated between uses.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
Also on the listing: connections: 1/2" npt; model: ME40.
The listing gives dimensions of 11.75 in (W) x 19.25 in (H), a weight of 18.2 lb and t&p relief valve, mounting kits, user manual in the box.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink far from the main heater
- Wet bars, garages and offices
Look at another unit when
- Showers or whole-house use
- Long continuous draws
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 120 V
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Occupies cabinet space
Install limits
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.
Rated performance
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | ME40 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 11.75"W x 19.25"H | Retailer |
| Power | 1.44 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 18.2 lb | Retailer |
| Material | Foam | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 0.8 | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Stiebel Eltron SHC 4 Mini-Tank Water Heater
- EcoSmart ECOMINI6 Mini-Tank Water Heater
- ThermoMate ES400 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- ThermoMate ES700 6.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
Full point-of-use water heaters spec grid · Every Camplux unit in the catalog
Final verdict
A practical mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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