new install of Rheem on demand gas water heater
Jan 22, 2024 21:14:34 GMT
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Post by bill on Jan 22, 2024 21:14:34 GMT
Hi, if you want an overview on what I'm doing go to the introduce yourself page and search up: " New to home projects, Retired Machine Builder for 40 years " Thats me!
Its January22 2024
I bought this to install upstairs because it takes forever for the hot water to get from the basement to the first floor, now the second floor? I think it was around 1400 bucks.
What I do know: I had an electric on demand unit that drew 60 amps, (4 gage wire) and in the winter the hot water would just dribble out, way undersized!
There is more sizing info now than before so I'm sure this unit will do the trick, without a 200 amp electrical service. I went with what I believe is the biggest name in water heaters. This model is supposed to be easier to install because of its efficiency, it does not need fancy exhaust ducts, just a 2" PVC pipe. I hope I made a good choice. Its going to service the upstairs shower and sink, and possibly clothes washer. and kitchen sink.
Installation will be in the coming months, and I will have questions, I'm sure. If your considering installing on of these, check back with this post as I plan to update it while I install this unit.
I'm new at this, Any advice is welcome! As a machine builder, every week I had to install new whatever's on a tool and make it run. This heater does not scare me, but I will read instructions and watch You Tube videos on this subject and I do listen to advice. My installation must be to building code.
Its January22 2024
I bought this to install upstairs because it takes forever for the hot water to get from the basement to the first floor, now the second floor? I think it was around 1400 bucks.
What I do know: I had an electric on demand unit that drew 60 amps, (4 gage wire) and in the winter the hot water would just dribble out, way undersized!
There is more sizing info now than before so I'm sure this unit will do the trick, without a 200 amp electrical service. I went with what I believe is the biggest name in water heaters. This model is supposed to be easier to install because of its efficiency, it does not need fancy exhaust ducts, just a 2" PVC pipe. I hope I made a good choice. Its going to service the upstairs shower and sink, and possibly clothes washer. and kitchen sink.
Installation will be in the coming months, and I will have questions, I'm sure. If your considering installing on of these, check back with this post as I plan to update it while I install this unit.
I'm new at this, Any advice is welcome! As a machine builder, every week I had to install new whatever's on a tool and make it run. This heater does not scare me, but I will read instructions and watch You Tube videos on this subject and I do listen to advice. My installation must be to building code.
