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Rinnai Continuum vs. Old
Style Tank Water Heaters |
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Rinnai Continuum 2424
Continuous Hot Water Heater |
Gas Storage Tank
Hot Water Heater |
| Warranty |
10yr
Heat Ex. / 5yr Parts |
1yr
Heat Ex. /5yr parts or tank |
| Life Expectancy |
15-25
years |
3-8
years |
| Energy Costs |
50% LESS
to operate |
50% MORE
to operate |
| Externally Mounted |
Savings
of $100 per sq. ft
Protected to (minus) 30 degrees F |
Cost
$ 100 per sq. ft
living space in home |
| Ease of Installation |
2'x13"x6"
allows localized installation, eliminating long runs.
Only 44lbs.
No vent and no extra holes in roof. |
Long
runs w/circulation pumps or indoor closets lost with electrical
heaters, as in mater-baths. Vent pipe, barrier post, stand
needed. Heavy and Cumbersome. |
| Total Cost of Installation |
Less
piping of hot water & gas; will do the same job of two
50gal. under fired. |
Approximately
the same cost. |
| Service Ability |
All
components replaceable.
Toll Free Line.
Certified Technicians. |
Change
gas valve, pilot assembly.
Replace entire unit. |
| Leaks |
No
tank / No leaks
Unit externally installed. |
Tank
can leak and damage property. Vent pipe openings can leak water
through roof and vent pipe itself can leak CO into home. |
| Flame |
Electronic
Ignition / No Pilot
Sealed combustion chamber. |
Pilot
light and open flame. |
| Scaling |
Detects
scaling, with use of diagnostic controller. Notifies of the
need, and easily allows flushing of the system. |
Scales
up; deteriorates and must be replaced. |
| BTU Capacity |
19,000
- 180,000 BTU's with infinite modulation in between. |
To
obtain higher BTU output, must purchase additional units. |
| Hot Water Capacity |
Endless
& Continuous |
Will
run out quickly, especially with roman tubs and / or family use. |
| Control of Water Temp. |
Room
to room exact digital control with control pads. |
Preset
120 Degrees F at factory or controlled at unit without
exact temperature control. |
| Safety Features |
Precise
temperature control.
No open flames inside home.
Lockout capability.
Cool to the touch cabinet.
Control pads have anti-scalding features. |
Factory
preset temperature.
Open flames.
Pressure build up / possible explosion.
Vent pipe leakage, etc...... |