I was wanting to use this in a cabin next to a well no water pressure issues, how would vent exhaust.?
612771
It isn't meant to be used inside. The top is almost completely open. You could make a fitting abd exhaust from sheet metal and run through the wall. I mounted mine outside and ran water through the wall. Good luck.
612772
This is how I did it----and it works perfectly by the way----I bought an inexpensive exhaust chimney set up. 'Goes like this: 1. a rectangular dryer vent housing that fits over the entire top of the L5. I removed the handle from the heater and attached the vent where the screws secure the handle. The vent has a 3" pipe fixture on it. 2. cut a 5" hole in our cabin----through the ceiling and out of the roof in the bathroom----and then took sheet roof flashing and fashioned a tube to use as a heat block from the 3" exhaust pipe going up and out of the cabin. 3. the 3" exhaust pipe and a articulating elbow----fitted to my needs through the roof 4. self sealing rubber chimney flashing----3" of course with----raised to about 2' from the roof. 5. a wire mesh over the chimney, then a chimney cap 6. tar the seams everywhere you can. I hope this helps. I made my assembly with wood trim in the bathroom as well.
612773
Mounted mine outside window and ran water inside and changed the head, have to go outside to adjust the temp !
207706
Yes, the unit can be vented through an outside wall with the recommended Rinnai/Ubbink vent piping. I would recommend obtaining the Rinnai RU80 Installation manual, (available for download), on the Rinnai website. Proper venting is discussed in great detail as is other important installation requirements.Good luck with your install, this is a quality water heating devise, installed properly.
682605
I sure you can, but I don't think I would risk it. I know that they have a unit designed to bemounted outside and I believe the only differences are the unit is insulated to help ambient moisture to effect the interior electronics, weather protection, and the venting is direct, rather then a B-vent. One thing to keep in mind, a minium water pressure is very important for this unit to operate correctly.
594340
This is mainly a Floor Duct Vent as far as I recall. you may need an actual Wall Vent. Good Luck.
1286041
have to consider the carbon monoxide threat!!! But I used a dryer vent and fit it to the exhaust port and hung it from a window. It's a bit too risky, and I have a draager meter that gives me ppm, so i felt ok temporarily, but the box is pretty clear that it's made for outdoor use only. I remember seeing a few other posts where some people we experimenting with venting it, the problem is getting a tight seal. I would say no!
320515
We had to buy special pipes for the venting to work. If you call a local distributor (Rinnai) they can give you more details.
618522
Used it in 250-300 sqft area, venting is always a good idea, run it for 20 minutes or so first time fired up to burn of the packing oil on the element......
79994
NO VENTING REQUIRED FOR HEATER WHEN INSTALLED OUTSIDE! THIS MAKES INSTALLATION QUITE SIMPLE. Be sure you have an outside space to install that meets the requirements. Tom Swaffer tomswaxl@yahoo.com
1701894
Works great outdoors, indoors would make sure vented properly. We use propane and i would not use propane inside, too dangerous
266826
It is made to be ventless and works great. Not sure how you would vent it to the outside, you would be losing heat.
1814703
The exhaust always has to be vented somewhere. And it gets rather hot so It would be counter productive to not vent the exhaust outside. I believe that when there is water to be collected its because of extreme humidity. Otherwise it should be necessary to collect the water
819796
The venting is very important for the operation of this equipment. It must be mounted near an outside wall, and the distance needed to run the vent pipe is dependent on how many bends, etc. It is NOT included with the water heater and must be purchased separately. Amazon carries the vent piping that would work with this unit. I would check the owner's manual for the unit to see a better description of venting requirements.
712741
No venting needed, if you room is very tight you might want to get a little fresh air.
1206181
It's best to mount this close to the ceiling. On the back there is a 4 inch exhaust. This will need to be vented to the outside at that approximate height.
412243
I have it installed in my partial above ground basement in NC. It needs a way to be installed so it can vent outside. One of my neighbors there has it installed in their crawl space.
710107
You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.
344891
only need venting from outside if its a mobile home or trailer. exhaust must be vented out in double walled pipe.