Has anyone used this in Northern climates (Northern Canada...)? I've heard that tankless can freeze & burst pipes from cold air coming down the vent.
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It does have an internal freeze protection circuit to keep things warm inside. The folks at Rinnai Customer Service are very helpful. They may be able to address arctic conditions.
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Bill - we have used it in cold weather with very good results (32 degrees and above), but not sure about performance in sub zero weather. Sorry we couldn't be of more help. Have you called the manufacturer for input?
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I would advise against it. The whole unit should be protected from exposure to water, snow...precipitation in general. Your best bet would be a "doghouse" type enclosure or lean-to that would allow it to breathe and vent exhaust, and keep it dry. There are several folks that have done this with other types of generators that they want to use in snowstorms, etc., without destroying the unit or subjecting the residence to carbon monoxide or fire danger. Google or youtube search "generator enclosure".
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I used it all last winter in Northeast Ohio. Had many nights below 10° below zero. It was under a roof but side of building open to outside. Worked well ..... You do have to top off every few days due to evaporation....
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Hi, I can't say for sure as I have she Noritz, but I have a water softener. I do know there are many recommendations that if you have hard water something should be done to prevent build up.I assume you're considering a tankless as a move away from a tank style water heater. If your tank style did not last many years I'd suggest something to protect the tankless. This of this. These units run water through small tubes that are heated to make hot water. These tubes wouldn't take much to be come clogged. Hope I was of some help.
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Sorry - Don't know as we live in Phoenix - no freezing here!!! We LOVE our Top of the Line Rheem Tankless Water heaters
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No, I was pleasantly surprised that the tankless does not have more cold water delay or breakthroughs than the old fashioned tank heater. The old tank heater gave me a lot more problems with cold water running out. The tankless is much better from a comfort perspective and a lot more accurate in maintaining the water temp with multiple users at the same time.
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I have not experienced this model in the winter since it was purchased in the warmer months but I imagine with the outer insulation around the tubing it should not freeze up as fast as the previous model I still own. The previous model with the insulation around the tubing would freeze up in the winter months. I kept it in my car at all times as a water source.
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I live in the Southwest, so it doesn't get as cold as it does other places. While I can see how the heated versions would be nice elsewhere, it didn't seem a necessary cost for where I live and the cool water is actually quite nice when the heater is on. The main advice I hear from other people is that you should make sure your pipes are well insulated, so the water going through the bidet doesn't freeze or get too cold in winter.
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Hi Randy - I unfortunately returned this heater soon after buying it. It had an issue with temperature control - it would heat up really nice and then switch to cold air. I could not get it off of cold air no matter what I tried. I never received feedback as to why, I was just refunded (I asked for replacement). I'll be buying a different heater shortly.
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Good question. I used the previous Tetra Clearifier year around including in below zero weather without a problem. I will be using this one year around as the circulation keeps the water from freezing.
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Mine is installed on a back wall of the house, in a semi sheltered alcove. It is not usually very cold in Columbus, GA and we have had no problems with it. I would hope there is a setting that would cause it to run a little to keep it from freezing.?? My wife lets the hot water drip just a little anytime that we expect sub 32 degree weather. Bob Behar
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I live in Indiana so we have had some cold weather however I have not been through a winter with it. It seems to work well all the time. I like to use the cover that comes with it that keeps the unit clean and from getting soaked. Hope this helps. Thank you
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Heated my 36 foot trailer in November in northern Ontario. I always runv30lb tanks but I cant see why a 20 wont work. Ed
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We never ran ours more than 10 to 15 hours a day, when it was warmer and drier and never at night or during the rain. I inserted it in a square frame of wood with the appropriate size hole and inserted it to blow in or draw out, and ran it all last summer. We do not use it in the winter as we close off all the vent openings. I do not know your circumstances for running it, but maybe it would be a different story if the application was "continuous" as opposed to "sporadic". For me: So Far So Good.
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Unfortunately I don't think this will work for you. I have had mine freeze up when it is only down to 0°F. so I think you'd have real problems at -40. There is not much insulation in there, so it might work if you sprayed more insulation inside and maybe put a gasket between the fixture and the ground and maybe another gasket on the access door on the side. I don't know if there are other waterers that would work any better. It is also critical that the waterline feeding the waterer does not freeze up below grade as it passes through the frost line. I had this occur to me one time and used halogen lamps to heat up the ground. Unfortunately I don't think this will work for you. I have had mine freeze up when it is only down to 0°F. so I think you'd have real problems at -40. There is not much insulation in there, so it might work if you sprayed more insulation inside and maybe put a gasket between the fixture and the ground and maybe another gasket on the access door on the side. I don't know if there are other waterers that would work any better. It is also critical that the waterline feeding the waterer does not freeze up below grade as it passes through the frost line. I had this occur to me one time and used... » Read More Unfortunately I don't think this will work for you. I have had mine freeze up when it is only down to 0°F. so I think you'd have real problems at -40. There is not much insulation in there, so it might work if you sprayed more insulation inside and maybe put a gasket between the fixture and the ground and maybe another gasket on the access door on the side. I don't know if there are other waterers that would work any better. It is also critical that the waterline feeding the waterer does not freeze up below grade as it passes through the frost line. I had this occur to me one time and used halogen lamps to heat up the ground. « Show Less
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When it freezes below about 20 you have to drain it to protect the coils. That said, you may start the water and fire it up when it is below freezing, just remember to drain it once it cools off.... Our unit works on a single handle application, it just has to be set at a lower temp.