Just to be certain, please confirm if this is a whole house water heater. Can I simply remove my current 50 gal water heater and install this?
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I've used this unit for the entire house for the past year. No problem so far. My clothes washer is not as warm using the warm water setting. For showers and other manually controlled water temperature items, the unit works fine. I live in South Carolina. I would not recommend unit if you live in Alaska.
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Yes, if you're source water temperature is warm enough. In colder climate areas you'll need the next size up.
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No.... not simply. The existing power wires to your heater is not enough. You will need to upgrade the power to 2-each 40 amp circuits. If you only have 2 people in your household you should have enough capacity with the 18kw model. It all depends how many hot water faucets are turned on at the same time. With this unit I would estimate 2. Also make sure to figure in the dish and clothes washer.
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We installed this last July and have been very happy with it. We have a small house of about 1000 square feet and 2 people and my daughter coming by every week with lots of laundry. We have had no problems what so ever.
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You need to check the part number as the number given by you is not for a element. Check the model of your water heater and, if you need one look for the part you need. Do you have the manual? If not go on line, research your model water heater and look for the part you need
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Check your local codes. If you can use PVC for a regular water heater you can use it for a tank less system.
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You will need to buy the exhaust pipe made for that tankless water heater. You won't be able to use the existing one
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Hi I installed it myself extremely easy to do very small, works great . if not self installing you would need both needs a heavy guage electrical connection and rework copper piping from old water heater
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Yes. The type of water heater does not matter. This product is just a valve that is installed between your cold water supply and the water heater inlet.
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no,keep it simple buy what is designated for your heater read info. on this one,just in case here it is,Don't buy this one unless you buy a new water heater and have someone qualified to run a new line that is 240v(10,000 watts, 40 amps, 250 volts, 60Hz capacity)
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No this is a replacement for the water heater Anode Rod. Our new travel trailer suggests replacing them every year.
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It would be helpful to know what model and year water heater you have. Like the previous person said it could fit but you would need some adapters to make the fitting work.
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It depends on the model number identified in your manual. I could not locate a manual for your water heater. The screw size is the same but the length matters!!!
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I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am... » Read More I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! « Show Less
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Check with your plumber or HVAC guy, but I doubt it. These on demand water heaters run pretty hot so need their own dedicated venting kit.
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I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.]
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Pamela, I see you got several answers. I cannot say specifically yes/no without looking up this model.As it was, I ended up changing out my hot water heater to a different brand.Are you looking for a replacement fan motor assy? Cause I still have my original, it is used, so I could offer it to you appropriately.Let me know.
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I'm not sure. Can't look at mine right now but I think that's what mine is. Great water heater.
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Hi Armida,All I can say is that I bought "Rheem 42VR50-40F High Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater, 50 Gallon" from Amazon and they shipped toCalifornia(SF BAY AREA). It works fine for us and we had no issue at all since it was installed about a year ago. I think quailty installation by a licensed contractor is very important in my opinion. Javier.
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request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute