hot water on Demand

AC2717 · 05-10-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Doesn't someone make an electric on demand unit?

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I have looked into the electric units in the past and even in the last6 months as I have been doing my place over. every plumber and electrician I speak to say the electric units have a very long way to go to match the propane or gas units, and if have to stay electric, like I do, then to stay with a water heater, and trust me I wanted to go tankless on demand in a big way, need all the space I can get

Dave M · 05-11-2017, 10:19 AM

Went to Rinnai website and dug deeper. They make a ventless version. I'm looking at RUS65E(130,00 BTU) in the Ultra Series. It mounts on the outside. It has slots on the front panel. Don't know if one set of slots is air intake and the other exhaust. Since I'm seasonal its no issue for draining but I'm leery of leaving heater since it may get taken. Also if one side is exhaust I may still have the issue of the back of the house and deck. Guess I'll have to have somebody come out and take a look.
Does any body have a rough idea how much these cost. I'm up the Lake from May until October. Trying to justify cost.

Dave M

donmac · 05-11-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

Does any body have a rough idea how much these cost. I'm up the Lake from May until October. Trying to justify cost.

I'd guess about $1,336.73 without expert installation.

That's actually the amount for the 75, not the 65. Just started to consider these myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Rinnai-RUS75E.../dp/B010Q1XCNY

Kamper · 05-11-2017, 11:06 AM

I got a cheap (propane) wall-hanger type for my camper/guest house. It works reasonably well. If I'd spent another $100 bucks for the next-up model it would probably be impressive.

One designed for house should make you very happy.

You can get cheaper ones at Sportsman's Guide but you may be better off removing them to inside storage.

Good luck!

05-11-2017, 10:19 AM	#2
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Rinnai - ventless Went to Rinnai website and dug deeper. They make a ventless version. I'm looking at RUS65E(130,00 BTU) in the Ultra Series. It mounts on the outside. It has slots on the front panel. Don't know if one set of slots is air intake and the other exhaust. Since I'm seasonal its no issue for draining but I'm leery of leaving heater since it may get taken. Also if one side is exhaust I may still have the issue of the back of the house and deck. Guess I'll have to have somebody come out and take a look. Does any body have a rough idea how much these cost. I'm up the Lake from May until October. Trying to justify cost. Dave M

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05-11-2017, 11:06 AM	#4
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	I got a cheap (propane) wall-hanger type for my camper/guest house. It works reasonably well. If I'd spent another $100 bucks for the next-up model it would probably be impressive. One designed for house should make you very happy. You can get cheaper ones at Sportsman's Guide but you may be better off removing them to inside storage. Good luck!