What it delivers
The ThermoMate ES700 6.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 6.5 gallons, rated at 1440 on 120 volts.
A mini tank delivers its stored gallons at full flow, then recovers; it is the quick fix for a sink that waits a minute for hot water.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
Other listed details: features: Corrosion resistant tank, Plugin to 120V outlet to use; connections: 1/2" npt; material: Gold porcelain enamel; model: ES700.
The listing gives dimensions of 17.7 in (W) x 21.24 in (H), a weight of 26.5 lb and t&p relief valve, mounting kits and 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
- 6.5-gallon tank
- 120 V
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Tank takes 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 | ES700 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 6.5 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 17.7"W x 21.24"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Corrosion resistant tank, Plugin to 120V outlet to use | Retailer |
| Power | 1440 | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 6.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Product weight | 26.5 lb | Retailer |
| Material | Gold porcelain enamel | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- GEESEN GX10 Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Ranein RC70G-E 7-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Ranein RC80G 7-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Rheem PROE2 1 RH MT 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
Full point-of-use water heaters spec grid · Every ThermoMate unit in the catalog
Final verdict
A sensible mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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