Installed my new Tankless Water Heater over the weekend. My 50 gal electric had about a foot of sediment in it and the lower element would just burn up or constantly stay running. I was at the supply house when I spotted this unit sitting in a rough looking box. It had a dent on the top corner but did not affect the performance or internal parts. A little tape to seal the door and its good to go. This is the Rinnai RC80i model for Propane Gas. It runs around 96.5% Efficient, is a sealed combustion system that uses a 5" direct concentric vent. And is "Certified" recently to be used in "Manufactured/Mobile Homes".
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I can run 2 Showers & Dishwasher all at the same time and have good pressure and never run out of hot water. I already tested it
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. Even better is this unit can be paired with a hot water coil and actually heat my home! So its a 96.5% Gas Boiler that does Hot Water & can heat the home with a hot water coil! Got a great deal on it couldn't pass it up.
Real easy to install. I decided to flush my 50 gal out but leave it in the loop and use it as a storage tank so now it acts as a pre-heater before it enters the tankless. Keep the water lines inside the home so I didnt have to run underneath made it easy plus in the laundry I really don't care seeing them. Feed with a 3/4" Gas line and vented out the side wall with the 5" concentric vent kit. Best part was it is a 120v 15amp single breaker and I plugged it in with my washer. Both can run together with no problems, the Rinnai tankless draws very little.