What it delivers
The Camplux ME40B 1.44 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater is a point-of-use electric tankless rated at 1.4 kW on 120 volts.
At a 45°F rise (mild inlet water to a 120°F set point) it holds about 0.2 GPM, less than one 2 GPM shower; in winter, at a 70°F rise, about 0.1 GPM, less than one 2 GPM shower. Check your house in the planner.
At 120 volts 1.4 kW is about 12 amps. The requirement calculator shows it at 208 V too; an electrician confirms the panel.
It's meant for a single fixture near the unit: it saves the wait for hot water there rather than heating a whole house.
From the listing: features: Anti-Freezing Protection, Overheat Protection; connections: 1/2" npt; material: Glass; model: ME40B.
The listing gives dimensions of 14.5 in (W) x 14.5 in (H), a weight of 8.98 kg and t&p relief valve, mounting kits, user manual in the box.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink or a low-flow shower
- A far bathroom with a long wait for hot water
Look at another unit when
- Whole-house hot water
- Kitchen sinks at full flow in cold climates
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 1.4 kW
- No venting or gas line
Trade-offs
- Weak at a large winter rise
- Breaker needs not stated
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 | ME40B | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 4 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 14.5"W x 14.5"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Anti-Freezing Protection, Overheat Protection | Retailer |
| Power | 1.44 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 8.98 kg | Retailer |
| Material | Glass | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Westinghouse WET-08K-G 8 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Westinghouse WET-6K5-D 6.5 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Westinghouse WET-6K5-G 6.5 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Bosch 7738007416 6.5 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
Full point-of-use water heaters spec grid · Every Camplux unit in the catalog
Final verdict
A solid point-of-use electric tankless for one sink or a low-flow shower.
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