Since it’s a tankless heating system, it depends on the water pressure, so if there’s low pressure it won’t heat. However, this model features a low water pressure startup function, and it only requires 20 psi to fire, and the maximum operating pressure is 80 psi.
The LP gas water heater can be connected to a standard propane canister to fuel it. A 20 pound tank can supply hot water for 18 hours. There’s a CSA approved regulator to provide a safe usable pressure. It uses 37,500 BTU of propane while heating up your water.
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Eccotemp L5 outdoor water heater
The spark generator runs two D cell batteries and by the way, the batteries and the tank aren’t included with the purchase. Battery ignition is started automatically and gas is only used when water flows, so it cuts down fuel consumption and the 20 minute shutoff timer is a safety feature included with the system like shown in this Eccotemp l5 review .
Other attachments include: a shower nozzle/hose set, ½” NPT to garden hose adapter and a hardware pack. The nozzle comes with on/off switch, and the shower head allows you to adjust the water pattern as you wish.
The LP gas water heater is ranked as the second best seller of water heaters in Amazon by the time this article was written. It has earned good reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars out of five in Amazon.
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Ecotemp LS rating has been good in general; however, it also received some negative reviews.
The most common complaint is that it isn’t good for windy environments as we said earlier in this article, and despite it’s designed for outdoor use, several reviewers said a breeze can blow out the flame.
Other reports complained about the accessories. Some said the shower head was poorly made and the shower leaks, so it can be costly.
But in spite of this, we can say the overall rating is positive.
Customers are pleased with the water’s heating rate and the heater can provide instant hot water, and some users reported it doesn’t use much propane.