Brand | Rheem |
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Product Dimensions | 8.25"W x 12.63"H |
Special Feature | LED Display |
Color | Gray |
Wattage | 13 KW |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Maximum Flow Rate | 3.17 Gallons Per Minute |
Heat Output | 13 Kilowatts |
Manufacturer | Rheem |
Part Number | RTEX-13 |
Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Item model number | RTEX-13 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Thickness | 1 Inches |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | LED Display |
Included Components | Rheem RTEX-13 Residential Tankless Water Heater |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Rheem 240V Heating Chamber RTEX-13 Residential Tankless Water Heater, GRAY
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Brand | Rheem |
Product Dimensions | 8.25"W x 12.63"H |
Special Feature | LED Display |
Color | Gray |
Wattage | 13 KW |
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About this item
- External adjustable digital thermostatic control with LED display (+/1 degree accuracy
- Durable Copper immersion two heating elements, field Serviceable.Self-modulating power control
- Simple installation – 1/2 NPT adapters included; side 1/2 inch Compression water connections
- 99.8% energy efficient. External controls to adjust temperature in increments of 1°f. Water-Saver Shower Head – 1.5 GPM
- Threaded for easy replacement, simple installation, digital temperature display 54 A. 13kW Model Flow Rate: up to 3.17 GPM
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Energy efficiency | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Temperature Control | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | — | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 3.6 | — | 4.3 |
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capacity | 1.5 gallons | — | — | 240 gallons | 13 liters | 18 kilowatts |
power source | Battery Powered | Hard Wiring Required | 208~240V Hardwire | AC | — | 240V/60Hz hardwire |
mounting type | — | Wall | Wall | Wall | — | Wall |
heat output | 13 kilowatts | 14400 watts | — | — | 13 kilowatts | — |
material | — | lead free | Alloy Steel | — | — | Metal, Aluminum, Brass |
style | Heater | Plus | 11kW | Indoor Installation | 13KW | Digital |
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Brothers Richard and Donald Rheem founded Rheem Manufacturing Company in Emeryville, CA, in 1925. While the company has produced a number of products in its nearly 100 years of operation, Rheem is currently the manufacturer that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial refrigeration products, and it is one of the largest manufacturer of water heating products in North America.
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ASIN | B01NAUZJPE |
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Best Sellers Rank | #23,455 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #25 in Water Heaters |
Date First Available | January 19, 2017 |
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Professional classic® tankless electric water heaters offer continuous hot water quick and on demand for single point-of-use or multiple applications
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, value, and size of the water heater. For example, they mention that it works well, it's easy to mount, and it'll pay for itself in two years. That said, some complain about the leakage, durability, and quality. Opinions are mixed on temperature.
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Customers like the performance of the water heater. They mention that it works well, has good heat, and has never had any issues. Some say that it's perfect for their limited space and that it provides good heat.
"super easy to install and has been working great for a long time.. i would say it takes up to 30 seconds to a minute to get hot with our plumbing..." Read more
"...Item works extremely well, water gets hot in bathroom almost instantly, the unit in in basement below bathroom...." Read more
"Works as advertised and well packaged" Read more
"Worked, fair price, easy to install, but it could not heat our one rainfall shower alone...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the water heater. They mention that it is super easy to install, mount, and maintain. They also say that the plumbing was very easy, and the water piping was easy.
"super easy to install and has been working great for a long time.. i would say it takes up to 30 seconds to a minute to get hot with our plumbing..." Read more
"Worked, fair price, easy to install, but it could not heat our one rainfall shower alone...." Read more
"this was a pretty easy replacement for the previous unit which had corroded inside and failed to provide any hot water...." Read more
"...It was easy to replace my last unit that had burned out; only took about an hour total. Some good and bad points:First the bad:..." Read more
Customers like the value of the water heater. They say it's a great value, works as expected, and paid for itself in 2 years. Some are pleased with the cost and quality. That said, some complain about the electric bill plummeting.
"...Great value for money, especially if you install it yourself...." Read more
"Worked, fair price, easy to install, but it could not heat our one rainfall shower alone...." Read more
"...The price seems right and they seem to work OK. This is in a rental apartment. I might consider them for a vacation home...." Read more
"...six months now and it's putting out only a little hot water, extremely disappointing...." Read more
Customers like the size of the water heater. They say it takes up very little space and heats water fast. They also say it's compact, but efficient, and a powerhouse for its size. Customers also mention that it'll fit in a small space well and is good for small usage.
"...And one thing I love about these is they are so small and light and now that the wiring's re-done it will be a breeze to swap out in a few years..." Read more
"...a tiny house and had very limited space and this was so perfect and tiny!! We never run out of hot water and the water is HOT!..." Read more
"This makes the water plenty hot. Fits a small space well." Read more
"...For me it's a space saver and that's why I like it.Update: This thing nearly flooded my cabin...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the water heater. Some mention that it remains hot for a long time, while others say that it doesn't get fully hot.
"...Item works extremely well, water gets hot in bathroom almost instantly, the unit in in basement below bathroom...." Read more
"...It was barely warm, which is very generous. More like, it wasn’t cold. Now, can it heat a sink to scorching temps? yes. two sinks at the same time?..." Read more
"...Haven't had it long, but it amazes me. Hot water and all you need to take a long shower. Love it, have it in are cabin, just what we needed." Read more
"...Produces hot water 'almost' instantaneously and keeps a pretty constant and stable temperature once its left running for a bit...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water heater. Some mention that the unit started leaking at the intake, supply IP fitting, and heating element. They also say that water dripped in their laundry room due to the used fittings. Some say that the heating element began to leak at the weld. Overall, some customers are not happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"the supply fitting leak had to replace them" Read more
"Had to return because there was no way to drain water from tank to prevent freezing. I did return it." Read more
"This was an emergency installation. Our water heater tank leaked...." Read more
"...to make certain all the fittings are water tight as they are prone to leak easily if care is not taken to ensure they seal properly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the water heater. They mention that it lasted less than a year, failed within 5 months of use, and was dead within the first few days. The inlet cracked after 2 months and caused a water mess. It works well but has a limited lifetime and is not strong enough for cold climates.
"This unit failed within 5 months of use...." Read more
"...These units only last two or three years max...." Read more
"...After installing, I noticed it would pop the circuit after about 20 seconds of use...." Read more
"...In Jan. of 22 unit fails. I am 68 years old and have been in construction and home repair for most of my life...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the water heater. They mention that it is not reliable, feels extremely cheap, and has poor parts or labor. Some customers also report that the unit was defective and charged a restocking fee.
"...I like the unit when it works but am getting frustrated at its unreliability." Read more
"Rheem really dropped the ball on quality with this unit. It feels extremely cheap due to its plastic backplate, the old models utilized a sheet..." Read more
"Installation was super easy with pex fittings and 72" of copper. Well built, easy to read LCD temp..." Read more
"...This thing is actually just an eco...rebranded. what a piece of junk...." Read more
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TLDR: It's all about the GPM
About 2 months in and no problems so far. This is my 1st tankless and quite happy with it. Doesn't take any longer to get hot water than it did with the tanked one. A few seconds depending on which side of the house you're on and a moment to settle as the pipe it's traveling through warms up. I was a little on the fence about the wattage and really didn't fancy needing two 240 lines for the next size up, but this did the trick. I've read some stuff saying 13kw wouldn't be up to the task of a hot shower in the northern states but took a chance and it's working just fine. That being said if the GPM is too much it wouldn't keep up, but it's more than enough for a very hot shower at just over 1 GPM, maybe 1.5 GPM total flow. It will do just under 1 GPM scalding injury hot with no cold water mixed in, somewhere between 1~1.5 GPM total flow with a little cold water in the mix for extremely hot shower hot.
Some data to clarify... In PA just north of Philly, currently mid January and it's been pretty cold, 20 degrees most nights recently but it's dipped to 10, and I'm on frigid cold well water, and getting a hot shower I still need to mix in a some cold water or it's hot enough to burn you. So plenty good. Hot water heater to shower is roughly a 40~50 foot run through 3/4" pex in an unfinished unheated basement then down to 1/2" copper right at the bathroom and I get just under 1 GPM with the hot water valve wide open (after some previous adjustments to the flow rates on the feed lines)... 1 gallon in 1.18 minutes whatever that equates to. Now I did meter the hot water to everywhere but the washing machine via valves in the basement a few years back and that's working to my advantage now. I was dealing with an annoying ex-girlfriend who would run the hot water wide open and act like there was a problem with the heater or plumbing when she used up 40 gallons of hot water in under 10 minutes (with the tanked unit), or the water wasn't getting hot enough while she was blasting 4 GPM of cold water. And her disdain for logic and reason necessitated me finding a way to idiot-proof the situation. So my system is capable of delivering water much faster. Keep in mind I have a septic system as well so all this ridiculous water use was going into the back yard ready to overload my leech field.
But regardless my typical routine (even when I had the tank unit and doing the same now) is open the hot water valve a little more than half way, give it a sec to get up to temp, then mix in just enough cold water so it's not going to put me in the burn ward. If you think I don't like hot showers it's hot enough to turn my normal Scottish pallor red and steam up the bathroom like a sauna. BUT it's not some kind of deluge GPM-wise, and I've adjusted the water like I have a functioning brain. Bathroom shower, sink, and kitchen sink will get hot enough to be steaming and scald you with the hot water valves full open which is (adjusted to) around 1 GPM +/- .
And also the washing machine, which has not been throttled in any way, does not get fully hot. It could if I metered the hot water a little bit but I'm up in the air on steaming hot water in the washer but it taking a little longer, vs. just leaving it as is with warm water and it finishing quicker. Anyway, too many GPM and the 13kw heater can't heat it fast enough to keep up. But it does a more than acceptable job, even in PA winter, if you're not a glutton with the water.
If you need to use more than one fixture at a time and expect more than lukewarm water, especially if one of them is a shower, this is likely not gonna cut it by itself. If you have a very high flow situation like a waterfall or rain type shower head, and/or have one of those stupid single handle valves that doesn't give you any indication of how the hot and cold are being mixed, and/or you have people who can't process mixing the hot and cold water in a sense-making way, you may want to go a step up to at least 18kw or more for full house, or maybe a 13kw main and another small one right at the bathroom to boost it. If you can live with just under 1 GPM scalding hot water, just over 1 GPM mixed hot water for a shower, 2 or 3 GPM of warm water, then you should be ok with 13kw.
If I was to have one complaint with this unit it's that it needs too much flow before it kicks on. For example if I just want to wash my hands real quick and don't want ice cold water and don't need tremendous water flow, my typical opening of hot and cold valves like a quarter turn wont be enough flow to trigger the hot water heater to kick on. It won't come on till the hot water valve gets close to halfway open. Haven't looked into if that's adjustable or not but don't believe it is.
Aside from that build quality is about what you'd expect these days, and by that I mean marginally acceptable at best. I really like the stainless heating tubes, being that I have acidic well water, but I have a feeling they're probably 304 rather than more corrosion resistant 316. And they screwed up corrosion resistance putting failure prone (when it comes to acidic water) brass in the mix anyway. But end to end 316 stainless units don't exist to my knowledge. "We can't design things for extreme cases like acidic or hard water!" ... Yes you can, very easily, you just want to make disposable crap so we need to buy more. Could you imagine buying one of these that would last forever no matter your water type and just having to replace the elements and flow sensor every few years, maybe clean some scale out of it if you had a lot of minerals? And some of the comparable units had copper tubes which would be far worse than 304 and brass, so not bad for what's available. And one thing I love about these is they are so small and light and now that the wiring's re-done it will be a breeze to swap out in a few years once my water eats it up. No more pumping out a 40 gallon tank and humping the heavy pieces of crap in and out of my basement :)
And I feel I should qualify I'm really not some kind of water conservation nut. It's just most of my life having wells and septic systems you're much more in touch with where you're water's coming from and where the waste is going. It's great to have no water or sewer bills and be self sufficient, but I'm responsible for them, and both are expensive nightmares with direct and immediate impact if something goes wrong. It just makes sense to use what you need and respect the system. No water source is limitless and waste doesn't just magically disappear.
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