What it delivers
The Rinnai RE180eN Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater is a non-condensing gas tankless with a 180,000 BTU/h burner and a stated maximum flow of 8.5 GPM.
Worked out from its input, it delivers roughly 6.2 GPM when the water only has to rise 45°F, and 4.0 GPM at a 70°F winter rise: 3 showers at 2 GPM in summer, 1 shower at 2 GPM in winter. Check it against your own fixtures.
The line must deliver about 174 cubic feet of natural gas an hour when it fires flat out. The requirement calculator adds it up; a licensed fitter confirms the pipe.
Its exhaust runs hot, so the vent must be the material its manual lists, usually stainless; budget for the vent kit.
Other listed details: features: LED Display; connectivity: WiFi; model: RE180eN; warranty: 1 Year Labor, 15 Year Heat Exchanger, 5 Year Parts.
The listing gives dimensions of 14.05 in (W) x 27.34 in (H) and a weight of 24.09 kg.
Warranty, per the listing: 1 Year Labor, 15 Year Heat Exchanger, 5 Year Parts.
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
- 180,000 BTU/h input
- Up to 8.5 GPM
Trade-offs
- Gas line may need upsizing
- Stainless venting costs more
- Needs periodic descaling
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 | RE180eN | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 14.05"W x 27.34"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | LED Display | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 8.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Input (maker) | 180,000 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Product weight | 24.09 kg | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1 Year Labor, 15 Year Heat Exchanger, 5 Year Parts | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
| Condensing | non-condensing | Retailer |
| Connectivity | WiFi | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A sensible non-condensing gas tankless for one shower at a time in cold climates.
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