Rheem RTEX 08 Review
Overview
- On-Unit control of temperature
- LED equipped with standby mode and active element
- 1/2inch water connection
- Reliable heat exchanger created from brass/copper
- Power modulating
The Pros & Cons of the Rheem RTEX 08
Pros
Cons
Installation and Specifications
The unit’s Use & Care Manual comprehensively informs about the installation procedure. It gets installed fairly easily and quickly. Just mount the heater and an electrical junction box to the area you need to fit it. Plumb the unit into water pipe using the PTC (push to connect) pipe fittings. Flip-off the main breaker and run the 8-gauge wire between the RTE9 and circuit breaker panel and tie it into the junction box using wire-nuts. Lastly, connect the wire to 240V/40amp breaker.
Specifications
Assembled Depth | 3" |
Assembled Height | 10" |
Assembled Width | 7.25" |
Product Depth | 3" |
Product Height | 10" |
Product Width | 7.25" |
Water Connection Size | 1/2 |
Amperage (amps) | 38 |
Electric Product Type | Point of Use |
Finish Family | Gray |
Flow Rate @ 35 F Rise (gallons/min) | 1.76 gal (US)/min |
Flow Rate @ 45 F Rise (gallons/min) | 1.37 gal |
Fuel Type | Electric |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
Maximum Temperature (F) | 125 |
Minimum Activation Rate (gpm) | 0.4 |
Minimum Temperature (F) | 0 |
Point-Of-Use | Yes |
Product Weight (lb.) | 8 lb |
Residential/Commercial/industrial Use | Residential or comercial |
Model | RTE 9 |
Voltage (volts) | 240 |
Water Connection Location | Side |
Water Heater Features | No Additional Features |
Wattage (watts) | 9000 |
Common Problems
The unit is although being promoted as suitable for large families but in reality it can support no more than two persons at a time. You cannot perform multiple tasks simultaneously such as washing dishes and taking bath, which makes it not suitable for families that demand hot water very frequently. Conversely, response time is very quick and way faster than a gas tankless water heater since a gas unit takes at least 30sec to start warming water whereas RTE9 takes just 15sec. It is an ideal point-of-use application for small family and must be bought if you want to replace gas water heater with an energy efficient electric one.
Conclusion
Definitely go out and get a Rheem RTE 9 electric tankless heater if you live alone and have limited storage space at home. The heater will suffice for your use only and may also support one more person’s needs, but not at the same time. Installation is fairly simple but will cost a little for wiring and pole breakers. If you want to replace your old heater with a new one without too much demand on hot water supply then opt for this one.
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