econjon
New Member
Hi,
I've read a few of the posts on this fourm and seen some of the wise comments Dana has left. I have a feeling this may turn to a non tankless recommendation, but nonetheless I seek advice on my new build.
I have a two story 4000 sf house for a family of 5. On one side there is 2 full baths (1 tub), kitchen, and laundry. The max hot run from water heater to furthest bath is ~ 25', while the remainder fixtures are within 10'.
On the other side of the house, 40' over, I have master bath, jack n jill bath and half bath. The master bath will have a 2 headed shower but no side jets or tub. All fixtures are approx 20' away.
My idea is to put a Rheem RTGH-95DVLN on the Kitchen side and a Rinnai V75IN on the master bath side.
My questions are:
1) Should I opt for one larger unit with a recirculating line (e.g. rheem rtgh-rh11dvln)?
2) If using two units does it make sense to split them strategically, or is there a better idea?
3) Being in san diego, I assume a water softener is desired. Should I put one in for the entire home water supply? Or just the heater?
4) I am generically opposed to tanked water heaters as
I've read a few of the posts on this fourm and seen some of the wise comments Dana has left. I have a feeling this may turn to a non tankless recommendation, but nonetheless I seek advice on my new build.
I have a two story 4000 sf house for a family of 5. On one side there is 2 full baths (1 tub), kitchen, and laundry. The max hot run from water heater to furthest bath is ~ 25', while the remainder fixtures are within 10'.
On the other side of the house, 40' over, I have master bath, jack n jill bath and half bath. The master bath will have a 2 headed shower but no side jets or tub. All fixtures are approx 20' away.
My idea is to put a Rheem RTGH-95DVLN on the Kitchen side and a Rinnai V75IN on the master bath side.
My questions are:
1) Should I opt for one larger unit with a recirculating line (e.g. rheem rtgh-rh11dvln)?
2) If using two units does it make sense to split them strategically, or is there a better idea?
3) Being in san diego, I assume a water softener is desired. Should I put one in for the entire home water supply? Or just the heater?
4) I am generically opposed to tanked water heaters as
- a) we have very erratic schedules and will be gone multiple chunks of day
- b)would like to not chew up the space in the laundry room (my only option)
- c) would like to take use a hot water for long periods of time (eg. long sequential showers)