What it delivers
The VancEpic V-RH19K-NG 190,000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater is a non-condensing gas tankless with a 190,000 BTU/h burner and a stated maximum flow of 8.5 GPM.
At a 45°F rise (mild inlet water to a 120°F set point) it holds about 6.5 GPM, 3 showers at 2 GPM; in winter, at a 70°F rise, about 4.2 GPM, 2 showers at 2 GPM. Check it against your own fixtures.
At full fire it burns about 183 cubic feet of natural gas an hour. The gas line has to carry that on top of the furnace, range and dryer; a gas fitter sizes the pipe from its length and the total load.
Its exhaust runs hot, so the vent must be the material its manual lists, usually stainless; budget for the vent kit.
From the listing: features: LED Display; connections: 3/4" npt; material: 8.5GPM 190,000 BTU (Indoor); model: V-RH19K-NG; warranty: 2 Year Manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 15.08 in (W) x 24.25 in (H).
Warranty, per the listing: 2 Year Manufacturer.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- Houses running 2 showers at once in winter
- Replacing a gas tank heater
Look at another unit when
- More than 2 winter showers at once
- Homes without a gas line
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 190,000 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 | V-RH19K-NG | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 15.08"W x 24.25"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | LED Display | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 8.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Input (maker) | 190,000 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer | Retailer |
| Material | 8.5GPM 190,000 BTU (Indoor) | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
| Connections | 3/4" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More gas tankless water heaters rated for similar demand
- GASLAND E 199 199,000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
- ThermoMate CZ750NG Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
- MIZUDO HW180A0W-NG 180,000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
- Rheem RTG-70DVLN-3 160,000 BTU Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
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Final verdict
A solid non-condensing gas tankless for houses running 2 showers at once in winter.
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