What it delivers
The VancEpic V-RC25G 2.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 2.5 gallons, rated at 1.44 kW on 120 volts.
A mini tank delivers its stored gallons at full flow, then recovers; it is the quick fix for a sink that waits a minute for hot water.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
Also on the listing: features: Corrosion resistant tank, Pressure Release Valve; connections: 1/2" npt; material: Metal; model: V-RC25G; warranty: 2 Year Manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 13 in (W) x 10 in (H), a weight of 9.7 lb and pressure relief valve, use manual in the box.
Warranty, per the listing: 2 Year Manufacturer.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink far from the main heater
- Wet bars, garages and offices
Look at another unit when
- Showers or whole-house use
- Long continuous draws
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 2.5-gallon tank
- 120 V
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Tank takes cabinet space
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-RC25G | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 2.5 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 13"W x 10"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Corrosion resistant tank, Pressure Release Valve | Retailer |
| Power | 1.44 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Product weight | 9.7 lb | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Breakers (maker) | 15-amp circuit breaker | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- Feelrogast WHC-BU040 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Feelrogast FEH30 8-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Camplux ME10N 1.3-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- BISELONG BI-8G 8-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
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Final verdict
A practical mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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