LavAdvantage SPEX48T: 4.8 kW Thermostatic point of use water heater for hand washing and other low-flow applications that require precise temperature control
Feature Highlights
≈ The lowest activation turn-on flow rate of 0.2 GPM available from any brand
≈ Can be mounted in any orientation
≈ Push-button digital controls
≈ Adjustable output temperature on the front of the unit
≈ Inlet and outlet water temperature sensors
≈ Precise water flow meter
SPEX48T replaced the EX48T model in 2018.
Leading Performance Features
• Advanced technology circuit board
• Energy consumption varies according to hot water demand = lower costs
• Microprocessor-controlled water heating
• Digital display for accuracy of 1°F. Easy output temperature adjustable range of 70°F to 140°F. Factory pre-set maximum output temperature of 120°F. Special settings of higher or lower range available. (See options on Specification Sheet.)
• Silent Operation (except for SPEX0122240T model)
• 99% energy efficient
• Save water with water heating at the point of use
• Eliminate costly mixing valves (most areas, check local codes)
• Continuous hot water. No storage capacity to run out
• Eliminate long pipe runs by heating water at the point of use
• Easy installation with one cold or hot water line. 3/8" ID (5/8" OD) compression fittings instead of costly sweat connections
• No T&P relief valve needed (most areas, check local codes)
• High temperature limit switch (ECO)
• Optional sanitation compliance with maximum output temperature setting of 180°F (S option)
• Small, compact design
• Warranty is against failure due to leaks of heater body or element assembly: 5 years on parts, 1 year labor
Variations/Optional features (select in the menu next to the price)
• SPEX48T-ML: Multiple Lavatory. Factory set to maximum output temperature of 110°F. Cannot be overriden by user setting on the control panel.
• SPEX48T-S: Sanitation (180°F)
• SPEX48T-EE: Emergency Eyewash. Meets ANSI tepid water requirements. Maximum output temperature set to 90°F. Cannot be overriden by user setting on the control panel.
• SPEX48T-N4: NEMA 4 waterproof cabinet w/powder coat finish
• SPEX48T-N4X: NEMA 4 waterproof stainless steel corrosion-resistant cabinet
Specifications
• Dimensions: 5.25" H x 10.75" W x 2.875" D
• Field Replaceable Ni Chrome cartridge insert
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Cover material: White ABS, UL rated 94 5VA (UL listing number E86887)
• Dynamic Operating Pressure Range: 25 PSI to 150 PSI
• Selectable output temperature display including Celsius /Fahrenheit, set point, flow rate, inlet temperature outlet temperature, power factor
• Can display flow rate in gallons per minute ("GPM") and liters per minute ("LPM")
• Diagnostics including error display
• Control board saves error/fault history of 5 events
Table of all LavAdvantage models and options
Model | Volts² | Power (kW) |
Amps | Temperature Rise (°F) at |
Recom'd Wire Gauge |
Optional Features |
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0.2 GPM |
0.35 GPM |
0.5 GPM |
1 GPM |
1.5 GPM |
2.0 GPM |
EE | ML | S | DI | DI-S | |||||
SPEX1812T | 120 | 1.8 | 15 | 61 | 35 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 14 | * | - | * | * | * |
SPEX2412T | 120 | 2.4 | 20 | 82 | 47 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 12 | * | - | * | * | * |
SPEX3012T | 120 | 3.0 | 25 | 102 | 59 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 10 | * | - | * | * | * |
SPEX3208T | 208 | 3.0 | 14 | 102 | 59 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 14 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX3277T | 277 | 3.0 | 11 | 102 | 59 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 14 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX3512T | 120 | 3.5 | 29 | ¹ | 68 | 48 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 10 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX35T | 240 | 3.5 | 15 | ¹ | 68 | 48 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 14 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX4208T | 208 | 4.1 | 20 | ¹ | 80 | 56 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 12 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX4277T | 277 | 4.1 | 15 | ¹ | 80 | 56 | 28 | 19 | 14 | 14 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX48T | 240 | 4.8 | 20 | ¹ | 94 | 64 | 31 | 21 | 16 | 12 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX55T | 240 | 5.5 | 23 | ¹ | ¹ | 75 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 10 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX60T | 277 | 6.0 | 22 | ¹ | ¹ | 82 | 41 | 27 | 20 | 10 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX65T | 240 | 6.5 | 27 | ¹ | ¹ | 89 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 10 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX75T | 240 | 7.5 | 31 | ¹ | ¹ | 102 | 51 | 34 | 25 | 8 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX80T | 277 | 8.0 | 29 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 55 | 36 | 27 | 10 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX8208T | 208 | 8.3 | 40 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 57 | 38 | 28 | 8 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX90T | 277 | 9.0 | 32 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 61 | 41 | 31 | 8 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX95T | 240 | 9.5 | 40 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 65 | 43 | 32 | 8 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX100T | 277 | 10.0 | 36 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 68 | 46 | 34 | 8 | * | * | * | * | * |
SPEX012240T | 240 | 11.5 | 48 | ¹ | ¹ | ¹ | 79 | 52 | 39 | 6 | * | * | - | - | - |
¹ Output temperature is electronically limited to a maximum output temperature
² 208V single phase can be applied to 240V units with 25% reduced temperature output. The rating plate and installation instructions are according to 240V voltage use. Check with local building code prior to derating.
Documentation
• Spec Sheet
• Installation/Owner's Manual
• Warranty