mar31
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1. We recently remodeled our bathroom and installed a soaking tub (capacity 70 gal) Our present (and almost new) 50 gal electric water heater does not have enough capacity for the new installation. We are considering a Rinnai. Two different installers have recommended that we install the Rinnai and have it feed into the existing water heater to use it as a holding tank. They claim the existing heater would not use too much energy because it only needs to keep the water hot in both sections and we will always have the option of bypassing it when it breaks, etc. We have adequate gas supply to the house, so the Rinnai can be installed with no problems. What do you think of this installation method?
Does it make sense?
2. The Rinnai will be installed in the crawl space under the house. Do we need and indoor or outdoor model? We live in NC.
Does it make sense?
2. The Rinnai will be installed in the crawl space under the house. Do we need and indoor or outdoor model? We live in NC.
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