Rheem Water Heater Booster
I am always keeping my out for new products and instillation. On a recent new construction inspection I ran into a Rheem Water Heater Booster.
The Rheem Water Heater Booster installs directly on a tank’s hot water line to provide more hot water than the tank alone can provide. The booster delivers nearly double the shower time. The unit senses the temperature of the water from the tank outlet, and activates when it senses that its inlet temperature has dropped below the user set activation temperature.
Here is a chart giving estimated increase in water supply.
Manual-
Rheem Water Heater Booster
From Rheem-
“This water heater is supplied with ¾” fittings at the inlet and outlet. DO NOT WELD or USE TEFLON TAPE or PIPE DOPE. Connect the inlet of the unit to the outlet of the tank heater. Connect the outlet of the unit to the hot water supply line.
Important: 14″ of straight pipe clearance is required for installation above the existing tank heater. 6″ of clearance is required to the front and sides of the unit for service maintenance.
If there is at least 1-½” of vertical pipe movement available with your existing outlet pipe, cut the pipe 2″ above the connection fitting or any irremovable/essential union. If there is no vertical pipe movement, connection hoses may be required.”
Rheem states this can be put inline with the existing wiring for the water heater.
This make a great deal of sense if you just need that extra boost on your system. I can see where this would be a nice to have if you have a large garden soaker tub or jetted tub that you do not use often but will need extra capacity when needed.
If your looking for additional capacity in a small space this may an option. These unit cost around $315.
If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.
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