Stiebel Eltron DCE-X 10/12 Premium Compact Instant Water Heater, Suitable for Showers, Maximum Energy Efficiency, Accurate Temperature delivery, 238159, 220240 V, White, kW [Energy Class A]


selection chart instant water heater
DHE Touch DHB-E LCD DCE-X Premium DCE-S Plus
Rated output [kW] 18/21/24 – 27 11/13 – 18/21/24 – 27 6.6/8.7 – 10.9/13.1 6.6/8.7 – 10.9/13.1
Setting range [°C] continuously 20 – 60 continuously 20 – 60 continuously 20 – 60 continuously 20 – 60
Energy efficiency A A A A
Signalling/Operation Touchdisplay/+ Touchwheel Touchdisplay/+ Adjusting knob Touchdisplay/+ Adjusting knob Adjusting knob
Technologie 4i 3i 4i 3i
ECO Mode ✓ X ✓ X
Rated Voltage 400 V termination 400 V termination 220 V – 240 V 220 V
Phases 3/PE 3/PE 1/N/PE 1/N/PE
IP Rating IP25 IP25 IP25 IP25
Colour white white white white


Weight: 2.5 kg
Size: 10/12 kW
Dimensions: 10.9 x 21.7 x 37.2 cm; 2.5 Kilograms
Model: 238159
Part: 238159
Colour: White
Pack Quantity: 1
Batteries Required: No
Manufacture: Stiebel Eltron
Colour: White
Quantity: 1
Size: 10/12 kW

15 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     Spain 🇪🇸

    lo que ms me gusta es que tiene una electrovlvula en la salida, la cual augusta el caudal para garantizar la temperatura, lo que menos es que viene con el pulsador de seguridad interior desconectado, el cual , como se te olvide, te vuelves loco, ya que enciende, todo parece estar bien, pero no trabaja.

  2. BaileyKovach says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Really like this product. Used for 160sqm new build bungalow with two people. Runs a shower and one tap at the same time, no problem. For two people this is very economical, for larger family who take 5 showers a day less so.

  3. dgroshek81 says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    After initially not finding required fittings in the box and posting a bad review, we have now found the fittings. They were packed too well into the foam!
    The product is absolutely amazing, works like a dream!

  4. MindaGoodchild says:

     United Kingdom

    I love my Stiebel Eltron Tankless Water Heater, which is replacing an ancient Immersion Heater. I have it in a storage cupboard in my 2 bed flat in Scotland. Installation easy but requires a knowledgeable tradesman unless of course you are a practical person. I bought new copper pipes for the plumbing connection and a thick cable is necessary for the electrical connection; but as I said, easy for a professional tradesman.

    Installed only a week ago but it’s clearly a superior product, the hot water coming on after about 15 seconds. Runs a bath at the 50 Setting in about 12 minutes.

    It is a compact piece of equipment which I’m hoping will produce significant energy savings.

    It is described, marketed and reviewed as a long lasting product, but of course time will tell.

    Registration for the 2 year Warranty online with Stiebel U.K. was easy too.

  5. StephaineHawk says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I fitted this next to the kitchen sink. Previously it took to long for the hot water to reach the tap from the combi boiler. This wasted water and also the hot water left in the pipe cooled down, which in effect meant I was heating twice as much water. Now I get hot water within 10 seconds and hardly any waste. The plumbing was easy but I did need an electric cable from the heater to the fuse box. I’m very pleased and would highly recommend.

  6. Dyllan Furness says:

     United Kingdom

    I purchased the Stiebel Eltron 10/12 premium water heater and installed it in our flat. I insulated the hot water pipes and set the shower temp to 47degrees C and bath at 55 Degrees C. I can’t praise the heater enough, it is an excellent piece of equipment, very quiet, easy to use and fills the shower bath without any problem. We were advised not to use it for a bath as it would fill to slowly and be too cold, however we get a lovely hot bath with no fuss. The Stiebel Eltron is a high quality product, easy to install and allows fitment from the rear of the unit so no pipework is visible in the bathroom. I would highly recommend the Stiebel Eltron 10/12 premium water heater, I love it!

  7. RositaEPFyylu says:

     United Kingdom

    I love this product, installed in a tiny space under the sink in the kitchen love it. With the current energy prices rising to be honest I not expert so I can’t tell you if it’s the best product to save your money out there. But apart of this I highly recommend this water heater.

  8. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersInstalled this (12KW Premium Version) in my house, this replaced the immersion hot water system (now removed – copper tank & loft header tank) To be honest there’s so little information on what these Stiebel units are capable of so decided to take the gamble and install one ! Firstly, I had to get an electrician in to install a 6 meter run of 10mm electrical cable (60amp breaker and a dedicated isolation switch from the consumer box) these units can draw near 13kw so you’ll need the heavy amp cable. The Stiebel is located downstairs on a wall in the kitchen near the water pipes that run down the wall supplying the kitchen area, the cold and hot pipes are simply teed off going to and from the water heater, the cold water being at mains pressure.

    Does it actually work I hear you say ? Hell yes !! Like a charm, it supplies piping hot water to the kitchen area, bathroom sink and the bath / shower (mixer tap with the shower pipe) we have our temp set a 45c and it gives a powerful and very warm shower as well as washing up duties. it can fill a bath, although we have to up the temperature to 50c this is because it takes around 10 mins to run a hot bath, upping the temp just keeps the bath nice and hot. It has two memory locations on the front panel (1 & 2) so we have set the temps to 45c and 50c stored in these.

    I absolutely recommend this Stiebel premium 12kw – it’s really surprised me ! Very happy with my purchase 🙂

    Fabulous - Highly recommended.

  9. LatishaHoffman says:

     United Kingdom

    Used this water heater to replace an old water tank. Wow, amazing water pressure for now (its summer) will have to wait till winter to see how it copes. It supplies all hot water to our 2 bed flat, no complaints.

  10. DonteEpstein says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to install and simple setup. Only been one month since installation and works superbly, instant hot water on demand. I monitor the cost on my electric smart meter and its reasonable, take a 45 minute shower and 30 minutes washing the dishes costs 0.50p

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersSurprise me in how good this product is, it’s able to heat water for 2 SINKS in The kitchen AND a showe

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Good product. Much better then other brand I used before.

  13. THGHeikeuiyz says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersReplaced an LPG boiler with this to service two sinks and a shower – excellent performance.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersProvides instantaneous hot water as stated by manufacturer. it needs a special cable from the DB, but I had my electrician fit it. All good.

  15. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersCompact and easy to install provided you have a qualified electrician to ensure the all ratings are complied with. Contrary to what another reviewer has stated, it is perfectly suitable for domestic use but it is not something you simply plug into a 13A socket. It has a high rating and so you will probably need an electrician to uprate your wiring, fuses, etc. The plumbing connections are straightforward. No need for an expansion tank and associated pipework. It saves a huge amount of space, there’s no stored water to worry about and the supply of hot water is almost instant. I would fit another one without hesitation.