What it delivers
The VancEpic V-RHO19K-NG 190,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater is an outdoor gas tankless with a 190,000 BTU/h burner and a stated maximum flow of 8.5 GPM.
Worked out from its input, it delivers roughly 6.5 GPM when the water only has to rise 45°F, and 4.2 GPM at a 70°F winter rise: 3 showers at 2 GPM in summer, 2 showers at 2 GPM in winter. Run your house through the planner.
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.
Outdoor units vent straight out of the cabinet, which saves the vent run and the wall penetration; plan for freeze protection and a pipe cover where winters bite.
Other listed details: features: LED Display; connections: 3/4" npt; material: 8.5GPM 190,000 BTU (Outdoor); model: V-RHO19K-NG; warranty: 2 Year Manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 15.08 in (W) x 24.25 in (H), a weight of 49 lb and manual x1 in the box.
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
- No vent pipe
Trade-offs
- Needs a gas line sized for the load
- Needs freeze protection outdoors
- Scale builds up without flushing
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-RHO19K-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 |
| Product weight | 49 lb | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer | Retailer |
| Material | 8.5GPM 190,000 BTU (Outdoor) | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
| Connections | 3/4" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More gas tankless water heaters rated for similar demand
- Ranein RHO19K-NG 190,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- MIZUDO HS180A0W-NG 180,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- Westinghouse HS180A0G-LP 180,000 BTU Propane Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- Rheem RTG-70XLP-3 160,000 BTU Propane Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
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Final verdict
A sensible outdoor gas tankless for houses running 2 showers at once in winter.
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