What it delivers
The forimo CT1314-HWRSQ Tankless Water Heater is a non-condensing gas tankless with a 81,888 BTU/h burner.
Worked out from its input, it delivers roughly 2.8 GPM when the water only has to rise 45°F, and 1.8 GPM at a 70°F winter rise: 1 shower at 2 GPM in summer, less than one 2 GPM shower in winter. Check it against your own fixtures.
Gas load at full fire: about 79 cubic feet of natural gas an hour. An older half-inch line that already feeds a furnace often can't spare that, so have a gas fitter check the pipe size and run.
Non-condensing indoor units run hot exhaust and vent in the maker's listed vent system (often stainless Category III), which costs more than plastic.
Other listed details: connections: 1/2" npt; material: Copper, Stainless Steel; model: CT1314-HWRSQ.
The listing gives dimensions of 13.8 in (W) x 21.7 in (H) and a weight of 23.2 lb.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One shower at a time in cold climates
- Replacing a gas tank heater
Look at another unit when
- More than 1 winter shower at once
- Homes without a gas line
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 81,888 BTU/h input
Trade-offs
- Gas line may need upsizing
- Stainless venting costs more
- Annual flushing on hard water
Install limits
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.
Rated performance
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | CT1314-HWRSQ | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 13.8"W x 21.7"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Anti-Freezing Protection, Flame Failure Protection, Overheat Protection | Retailer |
| Input (maker) | 81,888 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Product weight | 23.2 lb | Retailer |
| Material | Copper, Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More gas tankless water heaters rated for similar demand
Final verdict
A sensible non-condensing gas tankless for one shower at a time in cold climates.
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