Rheem Tankless Water Heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. Therefore, Rheem Tankless avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters. When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit. In an electric rheem Tankless Water Heater an electric element heats the water. In a gas-fired rheem Tankless Water Heater a gas burner heats the water. As a result, Rheem Tankless Water Heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water. You don't need to wait for a storage tank to fill up with enough hot water. Typically, Tankless Water Heaters provide hot water at a rate of 2 – 5 gallons (7.6 – 15.2 liters) per minute. Typically, gas-fired Tankless Water Heaters will produce higher flow rates than electric Rheem Tankless Water Heaters. Some smaller Rheem Tankless Water Heaters, however, cannot supply enough hot water for simultaneous, multiple uses in large households.For example, taking a shower and running the dishwasher at the same time can stretch a Tankless Water Heater to its limit. To overcome this problem, you can install a “whole house” type Tankless Water Heater or install two or more Tankless Water Heaters, connected in parallel for simultaneous demands of hot water. You can also install separate Rheem Tankless Water Heaters for appliances—such as a clothes washer or dishwater—that use a lot of hot water in your home.
Other applications for rheem Tankless Water Heaters include the following:
* Remote BBQ or outdoor sink
* Poolhouse or pool shower
* Remote bathrooms or hot tubs
* To serve as a booster, eliminating long pipe runs, for solar water heating systems, dishwashers and sanitation.
