What it delivers
The USATON DC-SA+2.5G 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 2.5 gallons, rated at 1.44 kW on 110 volts.
Small tanks like this serve one sink or a wet bar: hot water on demand from storage, reheated between uses.
Listed details: connections: 1/2" npt; material: Plastic, Stainless Steel; model: DC-SA+2.5G; warranty: 3-Year Tank & Parts Warranty.
The listing gives dimensions of 13.4 in (W) x 13.4 in (H) and a weight of 19 lb.
Warranty, per the listing: 3-Year Tank & Parts Warranty.
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
- 2.5-gallon tank
- 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 | DC-SA+2.5G | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 2.5 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 13.4"W x 13.4"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | 3-Year Tank & Parts Warranty, Glass Enamel Lined Tank Effectively Stops Leaks, LED Display | Retailer |
| Power | 1.44 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 1.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Product weight | 19 lb | Retailer |
| Warranty | 3-Year Tank & Parts Warranty | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
Final verdict
A well-specified mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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