Rinnai R94LSi Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater Review

Rinnai R94LSi Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater is compact in size but heavy, this unit can deliver lots of hot water heating it up to 180 degrees. One of the advantages that it gives as being small and compact in size is that it allows homeowners some great space savings. The Rinnai R94LSi does not create noise fact is if it is placed in a furnace room or closet, there is sound that can be heard at all.

Of course, when gas is being used to heat a heat exchange, the sound of gas combustion makes a continuous low level roar. This tankless water heater can barely be heard at eight feet distance, when it's in full use.

The ignition system is electrical, so if you are in a location that has frequent power outages, you will probably need to plug your Rinnai R94LSi into a battery, like the ones used to backup computers electrical systems. They are inexpensive and easy to obtain.

Usage Considerations

This tankless water heater can easily heat water for up to three showers running simultaneously. It produces 9.4 gallons of 120 degree hot water per minute. Owners of this unit in both the North and South of the United States have found it capable of heating all the hot water necessary.

When considering installation you need to establish where the venting system will be routed so it can travel to the outside of the building. Both fresh air for combustion and exhaust are vented, but they use the same piping system, which is specially designed to handle both.

Natural gas or propane access is also necessary installation considerations. This is a high BTU consuming unit and your gas line will have to be 3/5 inches thick (inside dimension).

Specifications & Regulations

Meets California and Texas Nox Emission Rules

Safety: Flame failure - flame rod, Boiling protection, Combustion fan rpm check, Over current - glass

fuse, Automatic frost protection

Energy Factor Natural Gas 0.82 Propane 0,82

Electrical Consumption: Normal 83 w Standby: 2 w

Ignition system: Direct electrical ignition

Hot Water Capacity: Minimum flow rate: 0.26 GPM

Minimum activation flow rate: 0.4 GPM

Maximum flow rate: 9.4 GPM

Everyone that reviews this agrees that the compact size allows for great space savings. With the right installation and correct usage, this unit can save on gas and water bills as well. The Rinnai R94LSi is a quiet unit. If placed in a furnace room or closet, you won't hear it at all.

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