Does this effectively and evenly heat the water all the way to the bottom? My last cover only heated only about top 3-4 inches of water.
65509
Based on circulation of pool water (running at capacity for 4+ hours the discharge [filter output]) temperature demonstrated a constant 65 F temperature; while air temperature was 40 F.
65510
The short answer is no. You periodically have to circulate the pool during daylight hours to equalize the temperature. I since purchased the transparent version and it allows the sun rays to penetrate deeper in to the pool and heat the water more evenly. I still circulate the pool but less often about twice for fifteen minutes each. If I have at least two days of consecutive sunshine the pool temperature is quite warm and enjoyable. Hope this helps.
65511
The cover is meant to hold heat in. You can't expect it to effectively heat your pool although with it in place on a sunny day it will add some heat if the circulating pump is activated.
770202
If this helps, I'm using my 125 Watt water heater with a 2 gal feeder and it does not cover the entire surface area of the heater platform, leaves about 2" of uncover heater surface all around.
1958745
Is is possible the heating element is not seated properly? I would recommend making sure the heating element is inserted correctly (the upper piece should be sitting flat on the tank) and then place the cover on top. The cover is not tight fitting, but it does meet the top and sit "flat." Thank you.
569592
Mine does not do that. There could be a crack and the heat could be heating the water and cause bubbling. Mine just keeps the water warm and I haven't had a single issue.
906716
It doesn't actually heat the water. You have to put hot water in to get hot water out.
2081241
It does seem to distribute the heat pretty well. The heating element is a sideways U, so in the middle gets heat from 3 sides and the material conducts well. The only spot that may be a little less hot would be where the two sides meet, because of the grease drain, but not enough to unevenly cook something.
1025310
I haven't noticed any changes in my electricity bill that could be attributed to this instant hot water system. While it works much like a conventional house electric hot water heater, it is only heating 2/3 of a gallon, not 30 or more gallons. It is under my kitchen sink and you can hear it cycle, much like a refrigerator does, to maintain the temperature. So, it is not really heating all the time, just as needed.
30729
Like others have said it doesn't get warm, I personally didn't like it, I returned it for the warm water one, which connects to hot and cold water much better. Hope this helps.
1855744
This does not let the water get that hot. I use mine in an office because of the size of the heater (small) and the water is used for hand washing and minor clean-ups.
453186
As Mr. Loria already commented, it does heat the water some, but I never took the temperature. It won't be hot enough to make a color run, if that's what you're thinking. I have not had any issues with the water being too hot to touch or accidentally burning myself, either.
1854623
From my recollection it gets warm but not hot. The heater blows out the bottom of the unit.
1193929
Bottom is more than 10", and top is even bigger, so it should with ease. And I don't have the issues with the heating element others are describing, I use it a few times a month, it works perfectly.
1250375
The top does get very warm, not boiling hot. When in use I tend to place unit a little towards front of counter.
600546
I don't think the bottom gets hot. The electric heat comes from a nob in the bottom plate, transferring to a coil in the water compartment.
2175888
I tried it out and a magnet stuck to the bottom section that sits directly on the burner and holds the water in. Hope this helps.
1969701
I had mine on high for about 5 minutes heating an outside bathroom today...when I walked by, my hand brushed against the front part that the (very hot) heat actually blows out of & it was hot enough that I pulled away ~very~ quickly, but it didn't burn me. When I touched it 30 seconds later to see if it was still hot, it was totally cooled off. It really is the best heater I have owned, but I will be careful not to touch the front part again right after turning it off!
1793291
It heated the water half way down. the lower half was always a little cold. Once we got in though and water started stirring around, it helped to equalize the temp.