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jmowreader

(52,542 posts)
17. Do yourself a huge favor
Tue May 18, 2021, 09:00 PM
May 2021

If you don't have gas service, DO NOT get a tankless water heater.

They make electric ones...but they need multiple 50 amp breakers to work. Stiebel Eltron makes them...they give a maximum flow rate in gallons per minute, and it varies by incoming water temperature. Their biggest one will raise 4.5gpm from 50 degrees to 105 degrees, which is basically lukewarm water, and it needs three 50-amp breakers to work. It will raise the temp of the water all the way to 140 degrees if you want, but at a lower flow rate.

Gas ones work fine, and there I agree with everyone else: Rinnai is the way to go.

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I have a Rannai. pwb Apr 2021 #1
I second the Rinnai.. For a couple it was perfect. I would suggest you get the pump to mitch96 Apr 2021 #4
Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #6
It seems Rinnai is the hands down winner! LOL SheltieLover Apr 2021 #5
I agree, Rannai is great! Delmette2.0 Apr 2021 #2
Seems to the the hands-down fav! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #7
Aqua Star WhiteTara Apr 2021 #3
Thanks for sharing! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #8
you're welcome! WhiteTara Apr 2021 #9
Rheem @ Home Depot and Richmond(made by Rheem) @ Menards seem to be highly rated.. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #10
I'm looking at a Noritz SheltieLover Apr 2021 #11
Natural gas unit SheltieLover Apr 2021 #12
Do you have to upgrade your meter? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #13
No need to upgrade meter SheltieLover Apr 2021 #14
I don't stress too much about warranties. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #15
Well, that's a great point SheltieLover Apr 2021 #16
Do yourself a huge favor jmowreader May 2021 #17
Agreed! SheltieLover May 2021 #18
Just installed a rinnai natheo Jul 2021 #19
Great! SheltieLover Jul 2021 #20
Rheem electric we can do it Jul 2021 #21
Tyvm SheltieLover Jul 2021 #22
I'm a little slow😻 we can do it Jul 2021 #23
Np SheltieLover Jul 2021 #24
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