U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Demand (Tankless or Instantaneous) Water Heaters Reading List

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  • "Combustion Equipment Safety." (PDF 1.0 MB). (October 2000). DOE/GO-102000-0784: DOE Building Technologies Program.

  • Vastyan, J.; McNally, R. (May 2002). "Indirect-Fired Water Heaters." Journal of Light Construction. (20:8); pp. 85-90.

  • Wagner, J. (January 1997). "On-Demand Water Heaters." Journal of Light Construction. (15:4) pp. 51-54.

  • Nisson, N. "Seisco Tankless Electric Water Heater Sets New Standard." (May 1997). Energy Design Update. (17:5); pp. 14-16.

  • Gaulkin, Z. (June 2001). "A Tankless Job," This Old House. pp. 60-62.