Patent ID: 6574426
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: F24H,H05B

Abstract:
An improved in-line tankless water heater for interconnection between an electrical power supply, a cold water inlet line and a hot water supply line; the water heater, comprising:a substantially tubular body having an open central portion, an enlarged top and an enlarged bottom; a thermostat mounted on an exterior surface of the substantially tubular body; a first metallic flange removeably secured to the enlarged top and a second metallic flange removeably secured to the enlarged bottom to form an internal chamber; a cold water inlet and a hot water outlet formed in the first metallic flange; an elongated passage formed internally of the substantially tubular body in fluid communication between the cold water inlet and a water sensing/heat element activating means; an enlarged, double-coiled heating element held in the internal chamber; and means for actuating a micro switch in the water sensing/heat activating means, to activate the enlarged, double-coiled heating element to substantially instantaneously heat water in the internal chamber.