Hybrid Hot Water Heater Condensate Drain

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Hybrid hot water heater condensate drain.

The energy savings benefits of the heat pump hybrid water heater as compared to a standard 50 gallon electric tank water heater will still be significant. There are two drains one primary and one overflow located on the side of the water heater to manage removal of the condensate since the heater produces condensate a drain must be available in close proximity to the unit. Corrosion on the jacket or around the vent is also a sign that the condensate moisture was. The unit is a rheem prestige heat pump hybrid water heater.

Live outside the city limits so we re not bound by code. Looking to replace the water heater in a room underneath the house with one of the heat pump water heaters. The puddle of water below the heater is the first sign of the water heater condensation or leak. The room has no drain the floors and walls are poured concrete.

Replaced all condensate lines still complains. These type heaters require a drain to carry off water from the heat pum. Hybrid electric water heaters we were proud to introduce the first hybrid electric heat pump water heater to the market in 2009 but we didn t stop there. I didn t double check that it s in my crawl space so a bit of a pita to get to.

Just a simply re piping of the condensate drain path. Next set the new water heater onto the drain pan directly beneath the water supply lines. Hybrid water heater complains condensate lines are blocked. It s remotely possible that once in awhile the place where the drain pipe terminates is below the water level in the sump pit.

Since the heater produces condensate a drain must be available in close proximity. When i originally hired a plumber to install the heater he used pvc pipe for both the primary and secondary condensate line outs connected together further downstream with a tee. This innovative process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional electric water heater. We have continued to innovate in the category adding a touch screen control developing the most efficient water heater on earth and finding new ways to save you money.

Step 3 set the water heater in place. Place the drain pain that s at least two inches larger than the base of the water heater where the water heater will be sitting. Just a simply re piping of the condensate drain path. Condensate amount will vary according to these conditions approximately one to two quarts per day.