Concession Trailer Water Heater

Willard · 09-01-2009, 07:37 PM

You folks with concession trailers, what do you use for a water heater? Will a residential unit (gas) work?

C Rocke · 09-01-2009, 08:03 PM

Ariston makes several models that are electric

Psyco Realm · 09-01-2009, 08:59 PM

ultimately an instant hot is the way to go. but the elec panel will need a separate circuit. nevertheless, water pres will determine the hot water temp. therefore, get a unit where the water temp can be regulated to health dept requirements.

stillsmokintn · 09-01-2009, 09:00 PM

i use an rv propane water heater can get up to a 10 gallon.

BigJimsBBQ · 09-02-2009, 06:45 AM

Inline Propane if you have the money or an Propane Tank if not (5-10 gal).

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...r-heaters/1648

Bbq Bubba · 09-02-2009, 09:24 AM

FYI...check with your HD before purchasing a tank, and I wouldn't advise a residential unit, open flame and venting issues.

we'll smoke u · 09-02-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C Rocke

Ariston makes several models that are electric

I just installed the Ariston 6 1/2 gal in my trailer it is tankless and works great heats very fast.I'm very happy with it.

BigJimsBBQ · 09-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Better Price on Atwood 6 gal LP model.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ters/60154.htm

BBQchef33 · 09-02-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I just installed the Ariston 6 1/2 gal in my trailer it is tankless and works great heats very fast.I'm very happy with it.

yeah. ^^^^^ What he said..

Bbq Bubba · 09-02-2009, 12:06 PM

The Aristons aren't tankless. They have a 4, 6.5 & a 10 gallon unit. Depending on your supply needs, they work great! I have 2 units, 1 for sink & 1 for hand wash.

Ford · 09-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

FYI...check with your HD before purchasing a tank, and I wouldn't advise a residential unit, open flame and venting issues.

By all means check with the HD first. I put in a 6 gal electric and it works great but with my sinks the only way it meets spec is at 150F temp setting. If you have propane in your unit getting an RV water heater si the way to go. But remember it vents out the side so it needs to be in a safe place not by the vending window.

And there's a formual for calculating the total volume of your 4 sinks and then determining how much water can be raised 100F within an hour to fill them. It is complicated but if you do your site plan first and give them all the specs of what you want to buy they can suggest smaller sinks or larger heater if needed. Once it's installed it's a lot more to tear out and replace with bigger. And what you think is enough water is not what the HD thinks is enough for washing.

Bbq Bubba · 09-02-2009, 03:38 PM

Been there done that mod. :)

we'll smoke u · 09-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

The Aristons aren't tankless. They have a 4, 6.5 & a 10 gallon unit. Depending on your supply needs, they work great! I have 2 units, 1 for sink & 1 for hand wash.

I stand corrected they have a mini tank but they do work great!!!

BigJimsBBQ · 09-02-2009, 11:07 PM

1500W X 2 (3KW) on my 6.5KW Onan Gen Set vs LP ... No Brainer. I like the AC too much to give up for Hot water.

09-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
Willard Got Wood. Join Date: 08-02-09 Location: Iowa	Concession Trailer Water Heater You folks with concession trailers, what do you use for a water heater? Will a residential unit (gas) work?

09-01-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ	Ariston makes several models that are electric __________________ *Just me, the Wife, and the Dogs*

09-01-2009, 09:00 PM	#4
stillsmokintn Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-16-09 Location: gruetli laager , tn.	i use an rv propane water heater can get up to a 10 gallon. __________________ stand back son watch this!!!

09-02-2009, 06:45 AM	#5
BigJimsBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-09 Location: Newnan, GA	Inline Propane if you have the money or an Propane Tank if not (5-10 gal). http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...r-heaters/1648 __________________ Big Jim - Newnan, GA Customized Lang Model 84 Longneck

09-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#8
BigJimsBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-09 Location: Newnan, GA	Better Price on Atwood 6 gal LP model. http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ters/60154.htm __________________ Big Jim - Newnan, GA Customized Lang Model 84 Longneck

09-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
Psyco Realm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-11-09 Location: temple city, CA	ultimately an instant hot is the way to go. but the elec panel will need a separate circuit. nevertheless, water pres will determine the hot water temp. therefore, get a unit where the water temp can be regulated to health dept requirements.

09-02-2009, 09:24 AM	#6
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	FYI...check with your HD before purchasing a tank, and I wouldn't advise a residential unit, open flame and venting issues.

09-02-2009, 12:06 PM	#10
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	The Aristons aren't tankless. They have a 4, 6.5 & a 10 gallon unit. Depending on your supply needs, they work great! I have 2 units, 1 for sink & 1 for hand wash.

09-02-2009, 03:38 PM	#12
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Been there done that mod. :)

09-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#14
BigJimsBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-09 Location: Newnan, GA	1500W X 2 (3KW) on my 6.5KW Onan Gen Set vs LP ... No Brainer. I like the AC too much to give up for Hot water. __________________ Big Jim - Newnan, GA Customized Lang Model 84 Longneck

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