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Professional Classic Series Tankless Electric RTEX-18 kW

MODEL RTEX-18
Heating Chamber - 5 Years
Parts - 1 Year
  • UEF up to .94
  • Flow rate up to 4.4 GPM
  • Durable powder-coated shell with a galvanized steel backplate.
  • Digital thermostatic temperature controls in 1-degree increments ranging from 80°F - 140°F (26°C - 60°C)
Select GPM
7
GPM
Models

SKU RTEX-18
Model Professional Classic Tankless Electric RTEX-18
High Efficiency Yes

Professional Classic® tankless electric water heaters offer continuous hot water quick and on demand for single point-of-use or multiple applications

Performance Features

  • Saves Space – up to 93% smaller than a standard electric water heater
  • Saves Energy – zero standby heat loss when installed near the point-of-use
  • More Hot Water – up to 4 times the hot water delivery of a standard electric tank (per hour)
  • consumes the power needed to satisfy hot water demand
  • Copper immersion heating elements fit into a multi-chamber design to improve the thermal performance providing better temperature control and faster recovery of hot water
  • Designed to be mounted in an upright position with the inlet and outlet water connections at the bottom of the unit for ease of installation
  • Venting is not required to operate, simplifying the installation process compared to a gas tankless water heater
  • Warranty 5 Years - Leaks, 1 Year – Parts

Applications

  • Standard Hand Sink – 0.5 GPM
  • Washing Machine – 1 to 1.5 GPM
  • Kitchen Sink – 1 to 2 GPM
  • Dishwasher – 1 to 2 GPM
  • Water-Saver Shower Head – 1.5 GPM
  • Standard Shower Head – 2.0 GPM
  • Bath Tub – = 4 GPM

Average Gallons Per Minute (GPM) based on 2010 Plumbing Standards


MODEL NUMBER MAX FLOW (GPM)
 RTEX-184.4


Heating Chamber - 5 Years
Parts - 1 Year

AutodeskIntertek ETL C USNo LeadULElectric

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  • Efficient Design – UEF up to .95 and advanced self-modulating technology only consumes the power needed to satisfy hot water demand
  • Flow Rate up to 0.25 GPM
  • Digital thermostatic temperature controls in 1-degree increments ranging from80°F - 140°F (26°C - 60°C)
  • Includes two optional 0.35 GPM aerators (flow restrictors) for optimal temperature output and performance
  • Stainless steel heat exchanger reduces corrosion for long life
  • Brass 1/2" NPT fittings located on the bottom for the inlet and outlet water connections
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  • Efficient Design – UEF up to .95 and advanced self-modulating technology only consumes the power needed to satisfy hot water demand
  • Flow Rate up to 0.25 GPM
  • Digital thermostatic temperature controls in 1-degree increments ranging from80°F - 140°F (26°C - 60°C)
  • Includes two optional 0.35 GPM aerators (flow restrictors) for optimal temperature output and performance
  • Stainless steel heat exchanger reduces corrosion for long life
  • Brass 1/2" NPT fittings located on the bottom for the inlet and outlet water connections
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5-5 GPM
  • UEF up to .96
  • Flow rate up to 3.2 GPM (See specification sheet for the GPM on each model)
  • Durable, lightweight engineered polymer shell does not rust or corrode.
  • Digital thermostatic temperature controls in 1-degree increments ranging from 80°F - 140°F (26°C - 60°C)
Professional Classic Series Tankless Electric RTEX-08 kW, RTEX-11 kW, RTEX-13 kW
5-5 GPM
  • UEF up to .96
  • Flow rate up to 3.2 GPM (See specification sheet for the GPM on each model)
  • Durable, lightweight engineered polymer shell does not rust or corrode.
  • Digital thermostatic temperature controls in 1-degree increments ranging from 80°F - 140°F (26°C - 60°C)