ECCOTEMP L5 Tankless hot water heater

bmonkman · 03-05-2013, 06:21 AM

Not sure if it is ok to post this here, but I figured as I would only use it during competitions it would be. (Mods, if this is not the right place please feel free to move it.)

Has anyone had an experience with this product? Does it stand up over time? Any idiosyncrasies I should be aware of? Looks like it is going for a decent price on Amazon.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Brian

cpw · 03-05-2013, 07:07 AM

We have that one, and at first had lots of leaking problems with the fittings, but it turned out that it was really just the person who put it together. We had it hooked up as part of a trailer that we longer have access to, so when the trailer left, we bought some new hoses (color coded washing machine hoses) and a new LP regulator, and it fired up the first time no leaks whatsoever.

I will say that it's probably not the highest quality but for occasional competition use, it works great.

Stoke&Smoke · 03-05-2013, 09:06 AM

Only downside I can see to this model is, we don't always have on-site access to a water hose at comps. It's always there somewhere, but some venues require you to haul it in buckets/bottles from a "central" location. This one appears to require a direct hose connection.

We used a Coleman on demand heater for a few years, and still carry it as a back up. I've had a few issues with it, but none we haven't been able to overcome

cpw · 03-05-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoke&Smoke

Only downside I can see to this model is, we don't always have on-site access to a water hose at comps. It's always there somewhere, but some venues require you to haul it in buckets/bottles from a "central" location. This one appears to require a direct hose connection.

We used a Coleman on demand heater for a few years, and still carry it as a back up. I've had a few issues with it, but none we haven't been able to overcome

You are correct. In fact, the heater won't even turn on if there's not a certain level of flow in the water, I don't know if an electric pump would suffice for the amount of flow you'd need.

bwsy2k · 03-05-2013, 09:57 AM

I have the Eccotemp L10 and love it. Used it at my last comp and it worked like a champ. Very easy to hookup and use. Plenty of Hot water, thats for sure.

Sawdustguy · 03-05-2013, 01:41 PM

I just had a look at the website and the unit requires a water source with 20lbs minimum pressure to work so you would need a pump without a water source. I don't think I would use this in a trailer either. In a trailer, an electric water heater would be a better choice.

wmaes47 · 03-05-2013, 02:53 PM

If used...

Be sure to drain the unit via the drain plug...

In the winter, I had forgotten to drain and it cracked the coils from the frozen water...

Customer service is very good from the distributor

bwsy2k · 03-05-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawdustguy

I just had a look at the website and the unit requires a water source with 20lbs minimum pressure to work so you would need a pump without a water source. I don't think I would use this in a trailer either. In a trailer, an electric water heater would be a better choice.

I have a hand truck that I use for my Heater. Makes for a little more setup, not hard at all though. Depending on how much hot water you need and your space to work with deff would make a difference on going with a electric or gas powered one

PapaBearsHickoryPit · 03-05-2013, 04:43 PM

I have gone through 2 L10's and I love them. If you do not drain them well before winter the copper cool will rupture. I use them on my concessions trailer paired with a shurflo diaphragm pump and it works awesome. You can get a shurflo pump in 12 or 120 v versions. They are on demand pumps so when they sense a pressure drop they kick on. Works very we'll mates to this unit. My only gripe is that they are susceptible to losing fire in the wind and the water temp then fluctuates.

$billBBQ · 03-05-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaBearsHickoryPit

. You can get a shurflo pump in 12 or 120 v versions. They are on demand pumps so when they sense a pressure drop they kick on..

I got one of these for Christmas but have not set it up since our 1st comp is not till may. Papabear what Shurflo pump are you using?

White Dog BBQ · 03-05-2013, 09:08 PM

How hot do these things get the water? I think someone mentioned to me before that "hot" is a relative term when it comes to the performance of these things.

wmaes47 · 03-05-2013, 10:11 PM

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How hot do these things get the water?

Two adjustments on the unit change the water temperature...

Slow the water flow and turn up the flame and you will burn yourself...

New Pal Frank · 03-06-2013, 05:51 AM

We looked at those and decided to go with the Coleman hot water on demand.They are a little more pricey, but we can have hot water any where. The unit has a built in pump and comes with a 5 gallon bladder with a handle (for those SAM's cooks where you have to carry water) and we also got the garden hose adapter for those comps that have running water on site and the carry case.
The unit has a motorcycle battery for power(will last all weekend easy) and uses the small propane tanks for heat.Tanks will last 2-3 comps.
This was purchased on request by my wife as she is the primary dish wahser.

PapaBearsHickoryPit · 03-06-2013, 10:34 AM

$bill, im not sure of the model. I remember it is an 8000 series pump 12v and I think it's got a 60psi switch in it. 1.8gpm. Works like a charm.

$billBBQ · 03-06-2013, 10:45 AM

Thanks papa bear I will check it out

03-05-2013, 06:21 AM	#1
bmonkman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-12 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ECCOTEMP L5 Tankless hot water heater Not sure if it is ok to post this here, but I figured as I would only use it during competitions it would be. (Mods, if this is not the right place please feel free to move it.) Has anyone had an experience with this product? Does it stand up over time? Any idiosyncrasies I should be aware of? Looks like it is going for a decent price on Amazon. Thanks in advance for your feedback. Brian __________________ Weber Performer w/smokenator WSM 22.5" White Thermapen Ex-pat Canadian When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

03-05-2013, 07:07 AM	#2
cpw is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Savannah, Georgia Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	We have that one, and at first had lots of leaking problems with the fittings, but it turned out that it was really just the person who put it together. We had it hooked up as part of a trailer that we longer have access to, so when the trailer left, we bought some new hoses (color coded washing machine hoses) and a new LP regulator, and it fired up the first time no leaks whatsoever. I will say that it's probably not the highest quality but for occasional competition use, it works great. __________________ ________________ Backwoods Fatboy Lang 84 Deluxe UDS Savannah, GA Yes, Dear BBQ on Facebook

03-05-2013, 09:06 AM	#3
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Woodridge, IL Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Only downside I can see to this model is, we don't always have on-site access to a water hose at comps. It's always there somewhere, but some venues require you to haul it in buckets/bottles from a "central" location. This one appears to require a direct hose connection. We used a Coleman on demand heater for a few years, and still carry it as a back up. I've had a few issues with it, but none we haven't been able to overcome __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list

03-05-2013, 01:41 PM	#6
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just had a look at the website and the unit requires a water source with 20lbs minimum pressure to work so you would need a pump without a water source. I don't think I would use this in a trailer either. In a trailer, an electric water heater would be a better choice. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

03-05-2013, 02:53 PM	#7
wmaes47 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-25-09 Location: Denver, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If used... Be sure to drain the unit via the drain plug... In the winter, I had forgotten to drain and it cracked the coils from the frozen water... Customer service is very good from the distributor __________________ Grillin' Ain't Real Barbeque

03-05-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
bwsy2k Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-02-11 Location: Brooksville FLorida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the Eccotemp L10 and love it. Used it at my last comp and it worked like a champ. Very easy to hookup and use. Plenty of Hot water, thats for sure.

03-05-2013, 04:43 PM	#9
PapaBearsHickoryPit Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-14-12 Location: Lawrence, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have gone through 2 L10's and I love them. If you do not drain them well before winter the copper cool will rupture. I use them on my concessions trailer paired with a shurflo diaphragm pump and it works awesome. You can get a shurflo pump in 12 or 120 v versions. They are on demand pumps so when they sense a pressure drop they kick on. Works very we'll mates to this unit. My only gripe is that they are susceptible to losing fire in the wind and the water temp then fluctuates. __________________ Papa Bear's Hickory Pit proudly uses The Good One Smokers

03-05-2013, 09:08 PM	#11
White Dog BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-15-07 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How hot do these things get the water? I think someone mentioned to me before that "hot" is a relative term when it comes to the performance of these things. __________________ Co-Captain, White Dog BBQ 1x Backwoods Smoker Extended Party 1x 18" WSM 1x Red Weber Performer 1x Weber 22.5" OneTouch Silver 1x Weber Genesis Silver B

03-06-2013, 05:51 AM	#13
New Pal Frank Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-10 Location: New Palestine IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We looked at those and decided to go with the Coleman hot water on demand.They are a little more pricey, but we can have hot water any where. The unit has a built in pump and comes with a 5 gallon bladder with a handle (for those SAM's cooks where you have to carry water) and we also got the garden hose adapter for those comps that have running water on site and the carry case. The unit has a motorcycle battery for power(will last all weekend easy) and uses the small propane tanks for heat.Tanks will last 2-3 comps. This was purchased on request by my wife as she is the primary dish wahser. __________________ Backwoods Competitor, UDS, Weber OT Gold KCBS CBJ Super Fast Super Accurate [COLOR=blue]Blue [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen, Mavrick 732[/COLOR] Husband & Wife Team (so far) [B][I][COLOR=magenta][U]Hug Hogs Competition BBQ Team[/U] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=black][U]New Palestine IN[/U][/COLOR][/I][/B]

03-06-2013, 10:34 AM	#14
PapaBearsHickoryPit Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-14-12 Location: Lawrence, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$bill, im not sure of the model. I remember it is an 8000 series pump 12v and I think it's got a 60psi switch in it. 1.8gpm. Works like a charm. __________________ Papa Bear's Hickory Pit proudly uses The Good One Smokers

03-06-2013, 10:45 AM	#15
$billBBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ECCOTEMP L5 Tankless hot water heater Thanks papa bear I will check it out __________________ Rub This! BBQ -- UDS (3), Stoker, Charbroil Double Chef (Aka FatBoy)