Super Insulated Gas Hot Water Heater

Rinnai luxury series.

Super insulated gas hot water heater.

I have located 2 gas hot water heaters a kenmore power miser 12 a bradford white m4 with 2 insulation. Tankless demand water heaters. On the upside newer storage tank heaters feature insulation that helps prevent heat loss. This means that galvanic corrosion two dissimilar metals in direct electrical contact will occur immediately after the water heater plumbing lines are.

The higher the r value the thicker the blanket and the more insulating horsepower. If your water heater is located in unconditioned space a garage basement or attic or you don t want added heat install a heavy blanket r 11 or better. In general a storage tank heater is only appropriate for homes that frequently use large amounts of hot water. More than 2 inches or an r valu.

2 i noted that both the cold and hot water lines going into the water heater before insulation mod did not have dielectric connections from the copper pipes connecting to the water heater. Unlike storage tank heaters tankless water heaters keep water hot without using a tank. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that offers even more insulation i e. Rinnai tankless water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water that remains uninterrupted even when you are the last one in line for the shower.

The kenmore specs say that the 2 insulation has an r value of 16 r16.