Btu Tankless

Rinnai Tankless Water Heater 180000 BTU 75 GPM up to 3 bathrooms NSF Japan
Rinnai Tankless Water Heater 180000 BTU 75 GPM up to 3 bathrooms NSF Japan
Paypal   US $772.00
111903 BTU h Power Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater LP or NG
111903 BTU h Power Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater LP or NG
Paypal   US $266.95
Rheem Tankless 180000 BTU Water Heater 176gal hr Model RTG 66DVN New
Rheem Tankless 180000 BTU Water Heater 176gal hr Model RTG 66DVN New
Paypal   US $650.00
NORITZ NR98 OD NG 98 GPM OUTDOOR 199 BTU GAS EXTERIOR TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER
NORITZ NR98 OD NG 98 GPM OUTDOOR 199 BTU GAS EXTERIOR TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER
Paypal   US $1,139.99
Refurbished Paloma Indoor Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater 199000 BTU
Refurbished Paloma Indoor Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater 199000 BTU
Paypal   US $289.00
Reliance 199000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance 199000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $1,369.00
Reliance 199000 BTU Liquid Propane LP Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance 199000 BTU Liquid Propane LP Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $1,369.00
Reliance 199000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance 199000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $1,159.00
Reliance 140000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance 140000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $719.00
NORITZ NR66 OD LP 66 GPM OUTDOOR 140K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER
NORITZ NR66 OD LP 66 GPM OUTDOOR 140K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER
Paypal   US $739.99
NORITZ 98 GPM OUTDOOR 199K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR98 OD LP
NORITZ 98 GPM OUTDOOR 199K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR98 OD LP
Paypal   US $1,139.99
NORITZ 11 GPM NATURAL GAS 250K BTU TANKLESS HOME HOT WATER HEATER NR111 SV NG
NORITZ 11 GPM NATURAL GAS 250K BTU TANKLESS HOME HOT WATER HEATER NR111 SV NG
Paypal   US $1,799.99
Quietside 120K BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 120A
Quietside 120K BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 120A
Paypal   US $1,152.81
Rheem EcoSense 95 GPM 199900 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
Rheem EcoSense 95 GPM 199900 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
Paypal   US $1,150.00
NORITZ 5 GPM OUTDOOR 120K BTU NATURAL GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR50 OD NG
NORITZ 5 GPM OUTDOOR 120K BTU NATURAL GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR50 OD NG
Paypal   US $699.99
Takagi T KJR2 IN Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater 19500 to 140000 BTU
Takagi T KJR2 IN Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater 19500 to 140000 BTU
Paypal   US $665.00
Eternal GU145 Tankless Water Heater 98 Eff Hybrid 31000BTU HR 145000BTU HR
Eternal GU145 Tankless Water Heater 98 Eff Hybrid 31000BTU HR 145000BTU HR
Paypal   US $1,749.00
AO Smith Condensing Indoor Tankless Water Heater Natural Gas 199000 BTU
AO Smith Condensing Indoor Tankless Water Heater Natural Gas 199000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,280.99
Rinnai RL75i p Exterior 75 GPm 180 000btu Tankless propane lp new in box
Rinnai RL75i p Exterior 75 GPm 180 000btu Tankless propane lp new in box
Paypal   US $958.55
Rinnai RL75EP Exterior 7 5 GPM 180 000btu Tankless Natural Gas new in box
Rinnai RL75EP Exterior 7 5 GPM 180 000btu Tankless Natural Gas new in box
Paypal   US $958.55
Rinnai RL75EP Exterior 7 5 GPM 180 000btu Tankless LP Propane new in box
Rinnai RL75EP Exterior 7 5 GPM 180 000btu Tankless LP Propane new in box
Paypal   US $977.55
Reliance TS 520 GIH Natural Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Energy Star Water Heater
Reliance TS 520 GIH Natural Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Energy Star Water Heater
Paypal   US $1,299.99
Reliance 140000 BTU Liquid Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater
Reliance 140000 BTU Liquid Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater
Paypal   US $719.00
111903 BTU h Power Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater LP or NG
111903 BTU h Power Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater LP or NG
Paypal   US $266.95
Reliance 199000 BTU Liquid Propane LP Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance 199000 BTU Liquid Propane LP Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $1,159.00
Takagi Tankless Water Heater 235000 BTU TM32LP
Takagi Tankless Water Heater 235000 BTU TM32LP
Paypal   US $1,647.50
Takagi N Gas Tankless Water Heater 235000 BTU TM32NG
Takagi N Gas Tankless Water Heater 235000 BTU TM32NG
Paypal   US $1,647.50
Pressure Relief Valve 200000 BTU for most Tankless
Pressure Relief Valve 200000 BTU for most Tankless
Paypal   US $19.89
BOSCH NATURAL GAS CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATER RESIDENTIAL 199K BTU
BOSCH NATURAL GAS CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATER RESIDENTIAL 199K BTU
Paypal   US $2,589.99
Navien NR 180 Tankless Water Heater 150K BTU
Navien NR 180 Tankless Water Heater 150K BTU
Paypal   US $1,284.79
Reliance TS 520 LIH LP Propane Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Energy Star Water Heater
Reliance TS 520 LIH LP Propane Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Energy Star Water Heater
Paypal   US $1,299.99
Reliance TS 110 LI 140000 Btu LP Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Reliance TS 110 LI 140000 Btu LP Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater Energy Star
Paypal   US $699.99
Reliance TS 110 GI 140000 Btu Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater w Energy Star
Reliance TS 110 GI 140000 Btu Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater w Energy Star
Paypal   US $699.99
Reliance TS 510 GI 199000 Btu Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater w Energy Star
Reliance TS 510 GI 199000 Btu Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater w Energy Star
Paypal   US $1,139.99
Reliance TS 510 LI Liquid Propane LP Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Water Heater
Reliance TS 510 LI Liquid Propane LP Gas 199000 Btu Tankless Water Heater
Paypal   US $1,149.99
NORITZ 5 GPM OUTDOOR 120K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR50 OD LP
NORITZ 5 GPM OUTDOOR 120K BTU PROPANE GAS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER NR50 OD LP
Paypal   US $699.99
AMERICAN WATER HEATERS 180000 BTU TANKLESS ENERGY STAR 98GPM BRAND NEW IN BOX
AMERICAN WATER HEATERS 180000 BTU TANKLESS ENERGY STAR 98GPM BRAND NEW IN BOX
Paypal   US $600.00
New Rheem EcoSense 95 GPM 199900 BTU Natural Gas Tankless heater ECOH200DVN
New Rheem EcoSense 95 GPM 199900 BTU Natural Gas Tankless heater ECOH200DVN
Paypal   US $1,099.00
Navien NR 180A Tankless Water Heater w Pump 150K BTU
Navien NR 180A Tankless Water Heater w Pump 150K BTU
Paypal   US $1,442.99
Quietside 180k BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 180A
Quietside 180k BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 180A
Paypal   US $1,658.00
QUIETSIDE 199K Btu hr Tankless Water Heater ODW 199A
QUIETSIDE 199K Btu hr Tankless Water Heater ODW 199A
Paypal   US $1,702.00
Quietside 99k BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 099A
Quietside 99k BTU Tankless Water Heater ODW 099A
Paypal   US $1,198.90
Paloma PH 20ROFS 145000 BTU Tankless Water Heater LP
Paloma PH 20ROFS 145000 BTU Tankless Water Heater LP
Paypal   US $699.00
Paloma PH 20ROFS 145000 BTU Tankless Water Heater NG
Paloma PH 20ROFS 145000 BTU Tankless Water Heater NG
Paypal   US $719.00
Paloma PH28COF 199000 BTU Outdoor Tankless Heater NG
Paloma PH28COF 199000 BTU Outdoor Tankless Heater NG
Paypal   US $1,125.00
Paloma PH28COF 199000 BTU Outdoor Tankless Heater LP
Paloma PH28COF 199000 BTU Outdoor Tankless Heater LP
Paypal   US $1,125.00
Paloma PH 28ROFS 199000 BTU Tankless Water Heater NG
Paloma PH 28ROFS 199000 BTU Tankless Water Heater NG
Paypal   US $925.00

Propane tankless water heater?

I'm building a new house and was thinking about putting a tankless propane water heater in the house. My question is, I'm wondering if I can use a 100lb tank to fuel the heater and how long would it last under normal use? Like for a 117,00 btu heater.

A 100 pound tank I believe is only ten gallons of fuel if I'm right. This isn't very much. I would go to a "pig" or a 350 gallon small tank and go to a "keep fill" basis.

You have to do a lot of figuring for this. Let the propane company decide all that. They have all the standards you'll need.

How to Buy a Hot Water Tank Heater in North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Surrey or Delta

For more info, click here: www.youradvantage.ca

by Fred van Hunenstijn,  CEO,  Advantage  Plumbing Drainage & Heating

Your hot water tank, or water heater, is an important part of your home but it can be costly and inconvenient if you need to replace it too often.  On the other hand, a properly selected and installed tank  can provide many years of comforting service.

Gas Water Heaters

If your home is equipped with a gas hot water tank, or water heater, you will want to replace it with either the same type or a tankless heater (discussed in a separate article).  Several factors affect the performance of a gas fired heater including design, rated input (how much fire is available to heat the water) and of course, size.  Current gas codes in British Columbia require all water heaters to be "flame proof".  Although they use a flame to heat the water, the flame must be contained inside the unit in a manner which will prevent ignition of combustible gases from cleaning products etc. outside the tank.  This safety feature has led to a modest increase in cost of most standard water heaters. Lager units, 60 US gallons or more do not have this requirement so the cost difference between a "Standard "40 US gal and a 60 US gal has been reduced.

Better hot water tanks are designed so the incoming cold water immediately reaches the aquastat (the sensor that controls the gas valve to start a heat cycle) so there is a head start in generating the hot water.  Also in better tanks, the incoming cold water is directed to the bottom of the tank in a swirling fashion to reduce or eliminate sediment deposits on the bottom.  Although the water in Coquitlam, New Westminster,Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Maple ridge, Surrey and Delta is high quality, there is still a significant amount of sediment in it.  This sediment builds up on the bottom of the tank and insulates the water from the heat source which can  quickly and dramatically  reduce efficiency  wasting both energy and your money.

How large your hot water tank should be determined mainly by the number of persons in the home.  The most common size is 40 US gal (33.3 imperial gal.).  However, a new tank will usually outperform an older tank due to increased efficiency so if you have been short of hot water, this alone may make up the difference.  In addition, the input rating, that is how many BTU/hr the flame can produce also needs to be considered.  Again, better tanks will have a higher BTU rating, which means they can produce more hot water in a given time.

Another way to increase the amount of hot water available is to install a thermostatic mixing valve on your water heater.  As the name implies, this valve regulates the temperature of the water delivered to your fixtures by mixing in some cold water.  This allows the tank to be set to a higher temperature which could otherwise not be done safely without the danger of scalding – a serious concern with children and elderly persons.

Warranties are another important consideration in selecting a new hot water tank.  Warranties range from 5 years at the economy level to 12 years for better tanks.  Be aware however, most manufactures offer only a 1 year warranty on parts, not including labour, although the tank may be warrantied for  say, 8 years against leakage.  A few companies such as Advantage, offer lifetime,  full warranties including parts and labour on selected models.

Electric Water Heaters

If your home currently has an electric tank, you will most likely need to replace it with another electric tank.  As with gas fired tanks, several sizes are available with 40 US gal being the most common. Some companies such as Advantage, will supply a 50 US gal tank as standard whenever space permits to compensate for the slower recovery of electric versus gas. In some cases, depending on the home wiring, higher wattage elements may also be installed for increased performance.

The thermostatic mixing valve is also a good option with electric tanks for an increased hot water supply.

Finally, for an unlimited supply of hot water, you may want to consider a tankless water heater, which is the topic of a separate article.

 

 

About the Author

Fred van Hunenstijn is CEO of Advantage Plumbing, Drainage & Heating who offer a wide range of plumbing, drainage & heating solutions.  For more information and to find a plumbing contractor that meets these criteria and more, click here www.youradvantage.ca or call 604-999-6060.

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