Ready Hot 41-RH-200-F570-BN Instant Hot Water Dispenser System, 2.5 Quarts, Manual Dial Single Lever Hot Water Faucet Brushed Nickel

Our kitchen was flooded after a pipe burst during an ice storm, last winter. With Covid, it took quite a while to get contractors out to do the work. I actually ended up ordering many of the fixtures, due to the delay.This unit replaced a substantially more expensive In-Sink-Erator unit that we’d had about 10 years but had to repair several times. Installation was super easy (a plumber did it, but he specifically said it was easy to install, anyone could do it), and it has been working great.Our old unit had a lever that was pressure activated. It wasn’t easy to bump, but if you did, or something fell against it, you could get near-boiling hot water unexpectedly. The new unit has a lock on the lever. You must push down to unlock and turn on the water flow. It also has a wider range for controlling how much water comes out. The old unit was pretty much on or off, and it was a bit slow. This one is much closer to keeping up with our regular faucet, when opened up.Now for the interesting question: why get one? Our plumber said he’d installed a few but never had one, so what did it do? Great question. My wife and I first used them in Germany, when we were in the Army. They had them in the barracks, with one unit in each bathroom, supplying hot water to the shower and sink. 40 soldiers need to shower? No problem. It will produce as much hot water as you need (we will eventually replace our home hot water heater with one). In the kitchen, you have near-boiling hot water on demand, which is perfect for tea, mixing small amounts with spices, making instant oatmeal or cereal, making instant ramen or noodles, starting a pot of water at near-boiling, so you can cook other things faster, making a hot water bath for baby bottle (works fine for formula, but I’d mix hot and add cold to get the temp right), and my favorite: using it as a bain marie. What’s that? It’s often used as a double boiler for cooking, but many high end restaurants use it as a way for cooks and chefs to quickly rinse and sterilize spoons that they use for tasting what they’re cooking.The other really obvious choice is to add hot water at a bar, mini kitchen, workshop, outdoor pool house or guest house, etc., that only has a cold water line.We use ours constantly. This one is a step up from the already nice one that we had.

After 3 years and 9 months my water heater started leaking from the bottom. After looking at my purchase I realized I was still within the 4 year warranty period. A quick phone call and I was sent a form to fill out and had another heater delivered within a week. They stand behind their product! I really enjoy this hot water dispenser and we missed it while it was out of service. No need for a plumber, I emptied the old one and installed the new one by myself. Very easy. You can not go wrong with this Ready Hot 2!

I like everything about it except that after 2 years the white 1/4 inch line from the supply to the heater sprung a leak. I cut it back the first time, but a few months later it leaked again. This while I was away from home. Luckily I have a Weathertech cabinet liner underneath so it caught the water. In hindsight, I should have replaced the entire line the first time. Note to self: Maybe not use the one that came with it, find a metal one to install from the git-go... otherwise, 5 stars!

I was fortunate to have a skilled assistant at our local Home Depot who made sure I had all of the correct plumbing supplies to instal this unit. They included a T fitting, more 1/4' water tubing, a replaceable water filter unit, and a needle valve. I also needed to add an electrical outlet so I used one of those 6 outlet panels that plugged into the existing two outlet box. The installation went smoothly and was actually kind of fun. But I have accumulated a lot of "handyman" type experience under sinks over the years. The heater is capable of bringing water up to boiling temperature so I have it dialed back slightly so it is quiet. This is covered in the manual. Basically it could not be any hotter. Of course you can hear it heating, like a refrigerator it cycles on and off, but I don't notice it much anymore. I think the faucet provided is very nice and matches our Blanco faucet and fittings well. We use it a lot more than I thought I would. I find myself looking forward to a cup of tea these days.

Worked great for 2.5 years, then started leaking. Not a terrible value for the price, but would have liked something that lasted longer.l

Today our kitchen was finally finished, and I was excited to get the Hot Water system under the sink. The install was straight forward, and while working under you sink is never easy, if you lines are prepped before hand, it is fairly easy.Now the bad part. I followed the instructions, did not remove the temp adjustment tape with the warning about the tank until I had turned the water on and opened the valve to allow the tank to fill. After it was full and water was flowing, I plugged it in - not a drop of hot water just the cold side supply flowing through the lines. I could not be more disappointed.I'm glad others have had success, but mine is a flop and money wasted.

The install was straight forward with clear diagrams and instructions. You will need to purchase a water line from the valve to the unit. I bought 1/4” OD water line, 5 ft, for about $ 1.86, a dual line valve with the 3/8 and 1/4 combo to provide water to the facet 3/8 and the 1/4 went to the hot water tank. Took 3 hours to remove the old unit and install this one. I LOVE the safety feature to press the red controller button before you can engage the water flow. Set the temp to about 190 and it is working great! Also, this unit is very quiet and my family is now enjoying hot tea at a touch!! Every InSinkErator I bought has lasted less that 4 years. Hoping this one will go for a good 10 years !!