New microwave based water heater

[electron]

This supposedly eliminates the need for a water storage tank, and should be more energy efficient as well.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...tory/Technology

 

[JohnWPB]

Wow, now thats a GREAT idea! Immagine what the savings on the electric bill would be!

 

[Bruce L]

Very interesting. We've been looking at changing to a tankless water heater - primarily for energy cost savings. I wish they had posted more technical information like energy use per gallon. Also I wonder what the purchase price will be. Tankless heaters are already 2-3 times the current tank models. Will need to keep an eye on this one.

 

[upstatemike]

Is this the same unit that was featured in the movie "Batman Begins" ?