What it delivers
The Stiebel Eltron DHX 6-2 Trend 6 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater is a point-of-use electric tankless rated at 6 kW on 240 volts.
Worked out from its input, it delivers roughly 0.9 GPM when the water only has to rise 45°F, and 0.6 GPM at a 70°F winter rise: less than one 2 GPM shower in summer, less than one 2 GPM shower in winter. Size it to your fixtures.
At 240 volts 6 kW is about 25 amps. The requirement calculator shows it at 208 V too; an electrician confirms the panel.
Point-of-use units go under or beside one sink, where a short pipe run means hot water in seconds.
Other listed details: material: lead free; model: DHX 6-2 Trend; warranty: 7 year manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 8 in (W) x 14.13 in (H) and a weight of 5.5 lb.
Warranty, per the listing: 7 year manufacturer.
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
- 6 kW
- No venting or gas line
Trade-offs
- Winter flow is much lower
- 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 | DHX 6-2 Trend | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 8"W x 14.13"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Self-modulating energy saving technology, Integrated AE3 safety system | Retailer |
| Power | 6 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 240 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 5.5 lb | Retailer |
| Material | lead free | Retailer |
| Warranty | 7 year manufacturer | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Stiebel Eltron DHC 8-2 7.2 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Stiebel Eltron DHX 8-2 Trend 7.2 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Stiebel Eltron DHC 4-3 Classic 4.5 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
- Stiebel Eltron DHC 6-2 6 kW Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
Full point-of-use water heaters spec grid · Every Stiebel Eltron unit in the catalog
Final verdict
A sensible point-of-use electric tankless for one sink or a low-flow shower.
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