Description
Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend Tankless Electric Water Heater
Brand: Stiebel Eltron SKU: DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend
Product Overview
The Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend is a compact, electronically controlled tankless electric water heater designed for point-of-use hot water applications. Item number 200058 provides switchable output for installation flexibility and saves space with a wall-mounted design measuring 14 3/16 in. high x 7 7/8 in. wide x 4 1/8 in. deep.
Key Features:
- Compact wall-mounted design: Saves room in tight spaces and can be installed close to the fixture to help reduce hot water wait time.
- Electronically controlled operation: Helps deliver more consistent hot water performance than basic non-electronic point-of-use heaters.
- Switchable electrical output: Allows the unit to be configured for either lower or higher output, depending on the application and available electrical service.
- Tankless hot water: Heats water only as it flows through the unit, eliminating the need for a storage tank.
- Point-of-use fit: Designed for localized hot water needs such as a sink or similar small-demand application, when sized correctly.
Technical Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Stiebel Eltron
- Model: DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend
- Item number: 200058
- Product type: Tankless electric water heater
- Voltage: 208/240 V
- Phase: Single-phase
- Wattage at 240 V: 7.2/9.6 kW
- Wattage at 208 V: 5.4/7.2 kW
- Amperage at 240 V: 30/40 A
- Recommended circuit breaker: 30/40 A double-pole
- Recommended copper wire size: 10/8 AWG
- Water connections: 3/8 in. OD compression
- Height: 14 3/16 in.
- Width: 7 7/8 in.
- Depth: 4 1/8 in.
Installation & Versatility:
- Electrical requirements: Install on a dedicated 208/240 V single-phase electrical circuit sized to the selected output setting and local code requirements.
- Professional installation recommended: Tankless electric water heaters require correct electrical sizing, grounding, plumbing connections, and code compliance. Use a qualified installer if you are not experienced with this type of work.
- Point-of-use placement: Mount the unit close to the fixture it serves where practical, while maintaining access for service and following the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- Sizing note: Confirm the required temperature rise and flow rate for the fixture before purchase to make sure this model is appropriate for the application.
Common Applications:
- Bathroom sink: A good fit for handwashing applications when the unit is properly sized for incoming water temperature and desired flow.
- Kitchen or utility sink: May serve a single sink or small-demand fixture when electrical capacity and hot water requirements match the unit’s output.
- Remote point-of-use hot water: Useful for locations far from a central water heater where a compact electric tankless unit can reduce wait time.
- Residential or light commercial use: Suitable for small hot water demands in homes, offices, shops, and similar spaces when installed and sized correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q: Is this the DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend item number 200058?
- A: Yes. This draft is for the Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend, item number 200058 only.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this unit?
- A: The listed dimensions are 14 3/16 in. high x 7 7/8 in. wide x 4 1/8 in. deep.
- Q: Is this a tankless water heater?
- A: Yes. It is an electric tankless water heater that heats water as it passes through the unit.
- Q: What voltage does this model use?
- A: The source lists 208/240 V, single-phase power for this model.
- Q: Can this unit serve a whole house?
- A: This model is best treated as a point-of-use water heater for small-demand applications. Whole-home use depends on flow rate, incoming water temperature, and required temperature rise and is generally not the intended use for this size unit.
Choose the Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8/10-2 Trend for compact, electronically controlled point-of-use hot water where the electrical service and fixture demand match the unit’s specifications.
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