Rinnai V65 Water Heaters Review

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Exploring the Rinnai V65 tankless water heaters for
indoor and
outdoor installation. A review of the main features and
technical data for V65 models.

Models review

Rinnai V65 is the tankless water heater with the direct
venting system and closed combustion designed for indoor and outdoor
installation. The heaters are coming from the "Value" category which is
the economy group and the group with the lowest water flow and power
range of all Rinnai water heaters. The heaters are recommended for
homes with two to three bathrooms.

V65 water heaters are made for water heating on demand while
continuously supplying hot water to the residential and mobile homes,
by using the natural and propane gas for
heating.

With the purchase of any Rinnai V65 model, warranty is 10
years on the heat exchanger or 12 if the
isolation valve kit is installed.

Rinnai V65i

Rinnai
indoor model V65i as
an indoor model must use the vent
components that are listed and certified. The vent system must force
the exhaust gases outside while supplying the combustion chamber with
the fresh air at the same time. The best location for V65i model is the
closet, attic and crawl space installations.

Rinnai V65e

Model
V65e is
an outdoor model that is installed outside so it
doesn't need the venting pipes. The outdoor model is mainly
installed on the external wall or in the recess box, where it is
protected
from the extreme weather conditions.

Features review

• Direct electronic ignition eliminates the need for the
  pilot light.

• The environment friendly burner complies with the 20 ppm
  NOx emission
  levels.

• The temperature controller MC-91-2US is built
  in the indoor models,
  while it is provided with the outdoor models. It displays the info on
  its LCD screen, such as the temperature of hot water and the
  error
  codes.

• The scale control system.

• Hot water temperature lock, which prevents accidental
  temperature changes.

• Water flow sensor, electronic water control device and
  fixed by-pass.

• Safety devices such as the flame rod, boiling remaining
  flame, frost protection (up to -22 F)...

• Diagnostic systems helps in service.

• PC electronic board.

Specifications - Technical Data

Models --- Specifications	V65i	V65e
Gas Input (BTUs)	10,300 - 150,000	10,300 - 150,000
Water Flow (GPM)	0.26-6.6	0.26-6.6
Energy Factor EF	0.82	0.82
Activation rate (GPM)	0.4	0.4
Temp. settings (F)	98-140	98-140
Electric consumption (Watts)	76	57
Max. vent length (ft)	41	N/A
Altitude height (ft)	10200	10200
Size (inch)	14x23x9	14x23x9
Weight (lbs)	45.6	43.6

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