GulfWave2: Technology

Smart Technology Digital Controller and Display---This is what has improved the tankless water heater design by automatically increasing or decreasing energy consumption based on the inlet water temperature and flow rate of water. The revolutionary patent pending Smart Technology Digital Controller is unique to our units and cannot be found on any other tankless be it electric or gas.

When a hot water faucet is turned on and the water begins to flow, a sophisticated flow sensor detects that hot water is being demanded and turns the water heater on. Instantaneously, a series of sensors gather information about the flow rate of the water and the incoming water temperature. This information is sent to a microprocessor which calculates the amount of power needed to heat the water to the temperature set point. The water flows across the internal heating elements and exits the unit at the desired temperature. The startup process takes a couple of seconds. A convenient thermostatic control and digital display on the front of the unit allows the homeowner to select an output temperature of between 80 and 125 degrees F.

The sensors continue to monitor the water flow rate and incoming water temperature as long as the water is running. They send constant and continuous data to the microprocessor so power to the heating elements can be modulated in accordance with changes in incoming flow rate and temperature. If, for instance, the flow rate increases because a second demand for hot water in the home is initiated, the unit will increase its power output to maintain a consistent and precise output temperature.

The tankless water heater will remain on until the hot water faucet is closed. As soon as the flow sensor detects that water has stopped flowing, the power to the unit is completely turned off.

All GULFWAVE 2 tankless water heaters are manufactured in the USA with quality North American components. Each GULFWAVE 2 tankless water heater must pass a rigorous three phase testing and inspection process prior to shipment.

Pressure Integrity Test

Each unit is pressure tested at 180 PSI to insure against leaks. This is over 3.5 times the water pressure that the unit will experience in a typical residential installation. Please see the internal view of the GULFWAVE 2 on the Product page. All of the models utilize the same parts and technology, but have varying sizes and numbers of heating elements.

Electrical Integrity Test

Each unit is connected to a special testing module that sends a 1,000 volt current surging through the unit for one millisecond to verify that there are no short circuits and that the unit’s circuitry is properly configured.

Specifications Level Test

Each unit is temporarily attached to a testing station that duplicates the conditions present in a typical installation. The unit is turned on and the temperature of the water produced by the unit is measured at several flow rates to insure that the proper temperature rise specifications are met and that the unit self-regulates with the varying flow rates.

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