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curlylaura · 04-18-2009, 03:11 PM

I have looked into installing one in my home (outdoor model) Takagi. got a US795.00 price tag (weighs 40 lbs) it will cost an additional 600awg for importing/duty/taxes. Has anyone bought one locally? at what price and have you had any problems with it? help

Mr Norman Paperman · 04-18-2009, 07:54 PM

Ck out Aruba Gas.
I brought mine in from the states. But it appears that Aruba gas has some good units.

*Andrea J.* · 04-18-2009, 10:00 PM

totally none of my business as i do not have a house on the island of aruba.
that being said.............
isn't there a type of waterheater that heats the water from the sun's rays?
heck, the outdoor temp is almost 90 year round.
add in almost full sun every day...but for the sake of argument say there is 8 hours of sun a day.
wouldn't there be a way to have a waterheatertank on one's roof? say, 50 gallons?
sufficient for a few showers, washing dishes?

in aruba, the water that comes out of the tap is 70+ degrees and that is great for washing clothes, so no hot water is needed for loads of wash.

so if one heated the water from the heat of the sun, wouldn't that be an awesome thing?
is it feasable?

andrea

curlylaura · 04-19-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Norman Paperman

Ck out Aruba Gas.
I brought mine in from the states. But it appears that Aruba gas has some good units.

Thank you! i will look into that. but just curious, did you bring it in yourself or have it shipped. I have no problem finding model in states but its the hefty duties and taxes and shipping that i was wondering if it is all worth it or not. i will look into Aruba Gas. many regards
laura

Mr Norman Paperman · 04-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Shipped in in one big order. Sorry don't know the true cost of the fees. I was charged between 6-22% of items listed from the Govt. Bought it on line and had it shipped straight to Bon Bini.

SanNic44 · 04-29-2009, 07:02 PM

CurlyLaura,

I bought a small electric tankless unit that runs on 220v. Works fine with the three settings. They had them at Kooyman and General Store. I think it was about $300. This was for the shower. Be sure to double check the voltage of the unit as there are also 110v versions but they will spin your meter something awful.

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Mr Norman Paperman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52	Ck out Aruba Gas. I brought mine in from the states. But it appears that Aruba gas has some good units. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Let the Carnival Begin Mr Norman Paperman

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,026 Images: 74	totally none of my business as i do not have a house on the island of aruba. that being said............. isn't there a type of waterheater that heats the water from the sun's rays? heck, the outdoor temp is almost 90 year round. add in almost full sun every day...but for the sake of argument say there is 8 hours of sun a day. wouldn't there be a way to have a waterheatertank on one's roof? say, 50 gallons? sufficient for a few showers, washing dishes? in aruba, the water that comes out of the tap is 70+ degrees and that is great for washing clothes, so no hot water is needed for loads of wash. so if one heated the water from the heat of the sun, wouldn't that be an awesome thing? is it feasable? andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

04-20-2009, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr Norman Paperman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52	Shipped in in one big order. Sorry don't know the true cost of the fees. I was charged between 6-22% of items listed from the Govt. Bought it on line and had it shipped straight to Bon Bini. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Let the Carnival Begin Mr Norman Paperman

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SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 975	CurlyLaura, I bought a small electric tankless unit that runs on 220v. Works fine with the three settings. They had them at Kooyman and General Store. I think it was about $300. This was for the shower. Be sure to double check the voltage of the unit as there are also 110v versions but they will spin your meter something awful. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/