Recent content by MechGuy

Since you already have the Rinnai only using a Hybrid is a moot question. Ran into this type of micro short on/off problem before with dishwashers and washers. Bosch's solution is a 2.5 gallon Ariston Electric mini-tank at point of use. Works as this is a 115V heater and anytime you'd run out...

Alright, let's start from the beginning. Grand Hall is a Contract Manufacturer of Gas Grilles for Sears, Char-Broil, Weber and a few more. They've expanded to make Hybrid DHW under the Eternal name and eventually sell Grilles under their own label. They are HQ overseas in Taiwan and...

FYI The CR series of Naviens had problems which required individual components to be replaced and upgrade kits installed. Also I know of 2 units where cracked components caused cabinet flooding and or basement flooding. Hopefully the NR Series corrected these issues but truthfully who can tell...

I saw this and just couldn't stop myself from commenting. First, unless you contracted the installation on a T&M basis (Time and Materials, open end charges) you don't have much to complain about but that the site is left clean and the unit performs properly. You seem, from your garage...

Why not just burn your house down to heat water? You all keep sticking your heads up your arse and relying on cheap NG and Petroleum prices (under $12 for propane) and by the time you realize what hit you you'll be Arab Camel dung. And by God , thank God, in America we have the right to...

Sorry but... You guys just don't get it....A Buderus and a indirect isn't a normal tank. It's really a tankless with an alternate heat source. No 100-125 gal or less residential tank will produce 240-268 GPH. Don't muddy the waters comparing apples to pomegranates. Also you're going to...

You forgot Basically unless you designed it from the start any shower waste water would have to be lifted to flow through your Waste Water Heater Recovery System. This adds a cost you're ignoring. Also a BTU return loss in your recovery calculation. These system are most efficient when...

Production rate Have you ever measured the GPM of that tub faucet? @ 48F inlet and 122F setpoint (74F Rise) that T-K3 should produce 4.3 GPM. And for you exact freaks the T-K3 is 199,000 Inside and the O/S model is 190,000. Curious if you have any water towers in your area? We've started...

Balderdash Gosh it's nice to know people who know everything. Plumbers love tanks because, especially in emergencies, no one questions your charges or cost or efficiency they just want it fixed. You draw down the old heater, snap 2 water connections off/on, 1 single wall or "B" vent exhaust...