Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 7.5 x 26 inches ; 34 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 37.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B0030G7KHW
- Item model number: 40HI-NG
By : Eccotemp Systems
Price : $429.00
You Save : $120.00 (22%)
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Eccotemp 40HI-NG is the indoor equivalent to the Eccotemp 40H tankless water heater. The Eccotemp 40HI-NG is designed to supply hot water to a standard three bedroom, two bathroom home. This tankless water heater is an ideal choice for retrofitting your old storage tank heater, or can be plumbed in a new location. In addition, the Eccotemp 40HI-NG is powered by natural gas which generally carries a lower operating cost than similar electric units and has an energy factor (EF) of 0.82. Rated at an already impressive 6.3 GPM, this unit is also split system adaptable which can further increase efficiency and hot water delivery speed. With built-in pressure relief filter system and a 10 year warranty, this tankless hot water heater is the ideal choice for a standard sized home. Eccotemp has become the brand people trust with 24/7 technical support available toll free at 866-356-1992.
Stop throwing away money each and every month with your old inefficient storage tank water heater! It is time to switch to an Eccotemp tankless water heater. The Eccotemp 40HI is one of the most affordable and reliable true whole house tankless water heaters on the market! Rated at 6.3 GPM, it is the ideal choice for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Why Eccotemp Tankless Water Heaters? Energy Efficiency: Saving you money each and every month. Instead of a standing pilot light, gas is only used when there is a demand for hot water. This will result in most homes of an average savings of 20-40% off of your utility bill Saving Space: Weighing only 38 pounds and about the size of a briefcase, you will free up an average of 9 square feet of floor space - adding to the value of your home! Reliability: Eccotemp 40 series water heaters come with a 10 year warranty on the heat exchanger and an average life expectancy of 20 years. And, since there is no standing water, you will never have to worry about a ruptured tank again! Consult with your home owners insurance on additional rebates. Technical Specs and data: Gas Type: Natural Gas Gas Inlet: 3/4 inch Water Inlet: 1/2 inch Water Outlet: 1/2 inch Power Supply: 110 volt Energy Factor: 0.83 Indoor mount Flow Chart/Temperature Rise/Delta T: 35 Degrees F: 6.0 GPM 45 Degrees F: 4.57 GPM (avg. rise in most Southern climates) 65 Degrees F: 3.82 GPM (avg. rise in most Northern climates) 77 Degrees F: 2.6 GPM
Technical Details
- 6.3 GPM, 110 volt power supply
- Flow rate of 6.0 GPM at 35 degree rise, 4.57 GPM at 45 degree rise, 2.6 GPM at a 7 degree rise
- Built-in antifreeze circuit
- 135,000 BTU's
- Digital display with simple controls and diagnostics
Eccotemp 40HI-NG Indoor Gas Tankless Water Heater, 135,000 British Thermal Unit
Customer Reviews
So let's start off with the good- the water heater does indeed give us endless hot water, it's been reliable since we put it in, and you seriously cannot beat it for the price- a superb value! The water heats up quickly- we're in Colorado and I guess some of the older units had issues with altitude, if you open it up all the way and remove the goofy screen over the air intake (Which restricts the air by almost 50% according to my plumber) it works well. The tech support for the heater was really good, he knew what he was talking about and walked us through some installation hiccups. It definitely is an energy saver!
Now the not so great- this thing MUST have Class III stainless pipe to the outside, and support will not talk to you about certain things unless it's professionally installed- these two things really crank the end price up a bit- the Class III stainless I picked up at Lowe's locally for $50 per 4 foot section, and still had to special order a few things- the backdraft preventer, the wall penetration plate, and the roof penetration- they all must be Class III to meet code- that plus having the plumber come out to do the gas and some other things made the price about $1300-$1500 all in- my reason for mentioning this, is that you just need to be aware that it's not a simple plug and play like popping in a standard hot water heater- much higher gas requirements and different locations for the plumbing.
The last not so good is an attribute of all tankless water heaters- not this one specifically- although you get endless hot water, it does still take a bit to get up to temperature, so it's wasting a few more gallons of water than the older tank style- I'm ordering a re-circulation pump specifically made for tankless units that should fix that problem, but tack another $450 or so on if you are concerned with that waste as well.
Good product, things I thought prospective buyers should be aware of before taking the plunge.
I'd give the unit itself a 5-star, but the amount of water I have to use made me bump it down to 3 stars.
This model is a good tankless water heater. However, if you are looking to save water, tankless is probably not the way to go. You have to have the hot water tap going full throttle at all times in order for the heating mechanism (a spin wheel of sorts) to trip on and start heating the water. You have to run the water for about 30-60 seconds before you will get hot water, too. I live in an old, old house and there is a certain order I have to turn on the various faucetts in the bathroom in order for me to have hot water for the entirety of my shower. (I'm guessing this is a water pressure thing having to do with antiquidated or poorly installed plumbing.) Also, since it has an electronic display, you will need a batter backup in order to have hot water when the electricity goes out (which happens all too regularly where I live). I feel like the energy savings are negligible because of the hoops I have to jump through in order to keep hot water constant.
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