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Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system
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Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 10:07 AM

to a Ranai or other brand? If so Are you happy?

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 10:10 AM

Yes. Yes.

Should have done it sooner but the install cost made me delay...

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Been using Rinnai since 1999


Apr 18, 2020, 10:13 AM

Love it.
No maintenance at all since I installed it.

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 10:15 AM

Yep. And very satisfied with the results.

Go Tigers!!!

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 11:14 AM

Had our first one installed back in 2006 and loved it. Recommended it to alot of people and no complaints except for the 2 to 3 minute wait for the hot water to reach the shower if you are not using a recirculating system. The newer systems are built to overcome that if you have a separate return line and they make systems that can use your existing cold line from the bathroom to make hot water available.

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 11:38 AM

We love ours but remember when the power goes out, so does your water heater. Although it runs on gas, the starting system is electrical. This is what I was told because I know nothing about this kind of stuff. You can get it changed over to all gas I believe. Don't know if the newer models have all gas or not.

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 1:35 PM

The only way that can be done is if they offer one with a standing pilot vs. electronic ignition. I don't know the answer to that.

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 2:22 PM [ in reply to Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system ]

Didnt know that. Thanks.

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Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system


Apr 18, 2020, 5:04 PM [ in reply to Re: Has anyone switched from 80 gal gas HW system ]

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We love ours but remember when the power goes out, so does your water heater. Although it runs on gas, the starting system is electrical. This is what I was told because I know nothing about this kind of stuff. You can get it changed over to all gas I believe. Don't know if the newer models have all gas or not.


The previous owner of this 2015 house (and other owner in this neighborhood) changed the Rinnai power wires to a plugged wire, with a house-power receptacle.
During a power outage, I unplug the Rinnai from the house-power receptacle and plug-in to a wire from my portable generator.

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