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Instant hot water dispenser

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Warning: This writer is long winded.
The purpose of this note is to tout the virtues of my favorite galley gadget. But first, let me issue all the proper disclaimers: "This may not work for you as it did for me." "In my humble opinion"

"I do not work for the company mentioned." "I am extremely biased about the stuff in my CC." "I am a gadget freak."

"This advice is free so, take it for what it's worth"
This is not a new item. Instant hot water dispensers have been around for many years. However, they are not as commonly used in motor coaches as they are in residential stationary homes. I am talking about a heating device that dispenses "almost boiling" hot water (The temperature is easily adjustable.) I have had one of these installed in each of my last five motor coaches including our current Allure. My wife considers this as an indespenable appliance. (pardon the pun). So do I.
Why bother?.....In a word: Convenience and conservation. (ok, two words).
Here are a few handy uses: Instant hot soup, instant coffee, hot chocolate, Ovaltine (when was the last time you heard about that stuff) and other beverages; fast hot water for stove top cooking purposes; instant dissinfectant; final rinse for dishes and utensils to speed-up drying time; opening reluctant jar lids; speeding up thawing of frozen items and countless other purposes that you will discover for yourself.
Conservation? Yes! You will not need to waste water and tankage while waiting for the sink tap to deliver hot water from the regular water heater. Just fill the sink while adding instant boiling water as required. Fast & easy.
There are two basic types. 1. Unit with tap and a remote tank. 2. unit with tap that is attached to an integral tank. I have had both types. The integral tank version costs less but, has a smaller tank and presents some installation limitations. I prefer the remote tank version manufactured by InSinkErator. It does not need to take up valuable cabinet floor spaces as the tank can be "hung" almost anywhere near the tap. The most popular units operate on 110 volt power. There is a version that operates on 12 volts but, I prefer the 110V units for simplicity of the wiring.
Installation is easy DIY process. Some folks get concerned about drilling a hole but it is easy if you have the correct type and size hole saw. Locating the hole is very important for practicality and conveience. So, read the instructions carefully regarding clearances.
I have an under sink filter so I installed a "T" and valve after the filter for the water tank inlet. A junction box with a lighted switch gives us the option of shutting the unit down if shore power line amperage is limited.
Warning: IMHO, once you try this gadget you are going to love it and you will not be able to live without one. If you also have a stationary home.....you will eventually need to buy another one.

Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226