Lowflow shower heads are 2.5 GPM, so unless you've used to showering without a flow restrictor, you shouldn't have a problem.
Electric tankless heaters need multiple double breakers, so unless your main box is capable, you might have to rewire. (over 100 amp draw, just for the heater, on top of the rest of the house)
I wouldn't recommend it, especially if you live anywhere up north. I tried the EcoSmart 24 and never had the expected results. Calls and emails to ecosmart went unanswered. It made some weird noises and was steaming/leaking towards the end of the 2+ month experiment. Also, add on a couple hundred bucks for 3 double breakers and 8 gauge wire. Warranty will also be void if you don't have a licensed plumber AND electrician come to hook it up. Water temps were never consistent unless ran extremely slowly, and sometimes not even then. We were incredibly relieved when we decided to switch back to a natural gas tank heater. Also, the natural gas tank is actually cheaper on the bill.
FYI glen's experience is atypical. Not sure why where you live matters, since typically well water or even city water is a relatively consistent temperature. I live in upstate New York and my well water is approx 50 degrees. As previous poster said this provides enough flow for 2-2.5 baths with normal usage. Remember even though your showerhead is 2.5GPM, not all of that is hot, the rest of the flow is cold. I don't have this unit but I have a similar unit running in my 2 bath house and works perfectly. Very hot showers with plenty of flow. I've read some articles that suggest an electric tankless is actually cheaper to run than a tankless gas unit, and much cheaper upfront, even with added install cost. Reviews are great on If my unit ever dies, this is the one I will go for.
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Electric tankless heaters need multiple double breakers, so unless your main box is capable, you might have to rewire. (over 100 amp draw, just for the heater, on top of the rest of the house)
Thank you!