How does the Stiebel Eltron Electric Tankless Water Heater prevent scalding injuries?
Scalding occurs when water that is kept at a temperature of between 125-160 F. in a conventional tank-type water heater is allowed to flow from a faucet or shower without being mixed with cold water. When an adult encounters water that is too hot, they have the presence of mind and the ability to adjust the mixture and avoid scalding. When this happens to a child or infant, with or without intervention from an adult, the results can range from mild discomfort to third degree burns. The sophisticated flow sensor in the Stiebel Eltron Electronic Tankless Water Heater controls the temperature of the water by sensing the flow of water through the pipes and adjusting the current to the heating elements accordingly. Whether one or two people are using hot water at the same time, the water is kept at the same temperature. You set the temperature once by adjusting a knob at the base of the unit. Hint: We recommend you set your unit at a temperature slightly higher than you’d like when the hot
