Review of American Hybrid Water Heater
American hybrid water heater is the perfect solution
for
the homeowners who would like to take the advantage of the tankless on
demand water heating, quick recovery and fast hot water delivery.
The
American water heater group offers only one hybrid model,
GH-90N, gas powered and power-vented, indoor unit.
The hybrid technology combines the best from the tankless and
tank-type water heating, which results in better performance, comfort
and economy.
This way, you will have on demand water heating, fast hot
water
delivery and quicker recovery than conventional 50-gallon models.
Thanks to the tankless technology and modulating gas valve, the water
heater will produce hot water at the steady temperature.
The hybrid technology allows you comfortable use even when
there is a call from several hot water taps and since the unit has
great recovery, there are no problems in supply of hot water,
especially
after long draws. The water heater uses the water circulation pump to
push water through the unit at the rate which ensures ideal recovery
time
and maximum heat output.
Benefits
Special design
The American hybrid water heater is also condensing. It has
two heat exchangers, one where water is heated by the main burner and
second, which is used to pre-heat the incoming cold water. It uses the
latent heat from the flue gases, which results in cooler exhaust
gases and higher energy efficiency, which can go above 90%.
Most of the time tankless water heaters are having problems
with the minimum required water flow. Here, this problem was solved by
adding the small buffer tank. This way, "cold-water sandwiches" are
eliminated, so your showers are more pleasant.
This unit is smaller than the conventional 50-gallon water
heater, but its patented water flow circulation provides almost double
hot water delivery, making it perfect for peak demand.
Installation
Installation of the American hybrid water heater is as simple
as the conventional type and cheaper as the standard tankless water
heaters. The vent pipe is not exposed to high temperatures, so cheaper
vents can be used (such as PVC), either vertical or horizontal and with
the lengths of up to 100 ft.
The water and gas lines are similar to conventional type and
as found in most today's homes.
Convenience
This gas water heater is convenient to use since the
temperature controller is factory built-in. The controller is found
in the front upper part of the heater, and it allows you
convenient temperature and mode change and monitoring. The LED display
also comes very handy if there is a problem with the water heater, as
it displays the error code.
There are three operating modes: Energy Saver, Vacation and
Boost, where Vacation with the constant temperature of 90 F is meant
for the periods of absence. Boost mode, with its maximum temperature of
158 F allows quick heating, while the Energy Saver provides economical
water heating.
Specifications
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Recovery rate - 121 gallons
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First Hour delivery - 189 gallons
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Gas input - 100,000 Btu
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Maximum temperature - 160 F
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Warranty - 6 years
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2" or 3" vent pipe
- 1/2" gas line
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6-year warranty
The American hybrid water heater is the safe unit. It is
designed for the whole-house water heating in medium and large homes.
There are several safety
features which protect the water heater from the excessive water
temperature, high temperature of
the exhaust gases and inside the combustion chamber. Another safety
element has been added to control panel, so the temperature set-point
and operating modes cannot be changed.
(Photo credit to American Co)
