Stiebel-Eltron Electric Tankless Water Heater
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Flow Rates
Model 40F° Rise 55F° Rise 60F° Rise 70F° Rise 80F° Rise
Tempra 12 - 240v 2.00 gpm 1.50 gpm 1.35 gpm 1.20 gpm 1.00 gpm
Tempra 15 - 240v 2.50 gpm 1.77 gpm 1.62 gpm 1.40 gpm 1.25 gpm
Tempra 20 - 240v 3.25 gpm 2.37 gpm 2.20 gpm 1.85 gpm 1.65 gpm
Tempra 24 - 240v 4.10 gpm 2.95 gpm 2.75 gpm 2.35 gpm 2.10 gpm
Tempra 29 - 240v 4.75 gpm 3.60 gpm 3.25 gpm 2.65 gpm 2.40 gpm
Tempra 36 - 240v 6.10 gpm 4.50 gpm 4.20 gpm 3.50 gpm 3.25 gpm
Average Input Water Temperature in the USA is 50-degrees during the winter and 55-degrees during the summer. This will vary from place to place - so make sure you check your input water Temperature.
Use the chart above to calculate how much hot water you will get. See the install manual for more info.
Also, for lower voltage - de-rate as needed.


Stiebel-Eltron Sizing Chart
Model Capacity
Assumes a 50-degree Input Water Temperature
Tempra 12 Provides 1.20 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: sink, dishwasher (not simultaneously)

Provides 1.507 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: (Not recommended for showers in cold climates)
Tempra 15 Provides 1.40 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: sink, dishwasher (not simultaneously)

Provides 1.77 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: (Not recommended for showers in cold climates)
Tempra 20 Provides 1.85 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: sink, dishwasher (not simultaneously)

Provides 2.37 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: shower, laundry, bathtub (fills in approx. 10 minutes)
Tempra 24 Provides 2.35 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: sink, dishwasher (not simultaneously)

Provides 2.95 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: shower, laundry, bathtub (fills in approx. 10 minutes)
Tempra 29 Provides 2.65 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: 2 sinks at once, dishwasher

Provides 3.60 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: 2 sinks at once or 1 shower, bathtub fills in about 7 minutes
Tempra 36 Provides 3.50 gallons per minute for water usage at 120°f: 2 sinks at once, dishwasher

Provides 4.50 gallons per minute for water usage at 105°f: 2 sinks at once or 1 shower, bathtub fills in about 7 minutes


Specifications

Model Volts Kilowatts Wire Size Weight Dimensions
Tempra 12 240v
208v
12.0 kw
9.0kw
Min 6 gauge
Min 120 Amp Service *
15 lbs 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
Tempra 15 240v
208v
14.4 kw
10.8 kw
Min 8 gauge
Min 120 Amp Service *
18 lbs 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
Tempra 20 240v
208v
19.2 kw
14.40kw
Min 8 gauge
Min 150 Amp Service *
21 lbs 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
Tempra 24 240v
208v
24 kw
18 kw
Min 6 gauge
Min 180 Amp Service *
21 lbs 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
Tempra 29 240v
208v
28.8 kw
21.6 kw
Min 8 gauge
Min 200 Amp Service *
24.25 lbs 21 3/4" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
Tempra 36 240v
208v
36.0 kw
27.0 kw
Min 6 gauge
Min 300 Amp Service *
24.25 lbs 21 3/4" x 14 1/2" x 4 5/8"
* This reflects minimum Amperage service and wire size. But, only your electrician can determine actual
minimum sizes required. Make sure you contact an electrician before you buy any electric tankless water heater.



Technical Information
Model Tempra 12 Tempra 15 Tempra 20 Tempra 24 Tempra 29 Tempra 36
Phase 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max. Amp Load 50 amps 44 amps 60 amps 52 amps 80 amps 70 amps 100 amps 88 amps 120 amps 105 amps 150 amps 132 amps
Min. Circuit Breaker size 1 x 60 amps 1 x 60 amps 2 x 40 amps 2 x 40 amps 2 x 50 amps 2 x 50 amps 2 x 60 amps 2 x 60 amps 3 x 50 amps 3 x 50 amps 3 x 60 amps 3 x 60 amps
Min Required Wire Size AWG Copper 1 x 6 1 x 6 2 x 8 2 x 8 2 x 8 2 x 8 2 x 6 2 x 6 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 6 3 x 6
Min Water Flow to activate unit .29 gpm .58 gpm .58 gpm .58 gpm .87 gpm .87 gpm
Pressure Lost in Unit 1.45 psi 1.45 psi 1.45 psi 1.45 psi 1.45 psi 1.45 psi
Nominal Water Volume .13 gallons .26 gallons .26 gallons .26 gallons .39 gallons .39 gallons
Working Pressure (MAX) 150 PSI 150 PSI 150 PSI 150 PSI 150 PSI 150 PSI
Water Connections 3/4-inch NPT 3/4-inch NPT 3/4-inch NPT 3/4-inch NPT 3/4-inch NPT 3/4-inch NPT
3 Year Warranty
Stiebel-Eltron has the best warranty in the industry.
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