Featuring Higher Efficiency and Easier PVC Venting - Eco-Friendly NRC98 Tankless Water Heater

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- The ENERGY STAR-rated NRC98, the newest addition to the Noritz ecoTOUGH™ Series of gas-fired residential condensing tankless water heaters, has an Energy Factor of 0.93, a rating that is nearly 10 points higher than that of a comparably sized, conventional tankless unit. The 0.93 EF is also approximately 30 points higher than a standard, tank-type gas-fired water heater.

With a maximum flow rate of 9.8 gallons per minute (gpm) and temperature settings from 100F to 140F, the new NRC98 protects the environment by heating water strictly on demand, while offering a longer product life cycle than storage tank-type models. In addition, it promises lower emissions, reduced electrical consumption, smaller amounts of potentially hazardous construction materials, and easier recyclability of those materials and components once the product is removed from service.

Featuring a standard Btu input range of 16,000 to 180,000, the NRC98 Tankless Water Heater is engineered to fully meet the domestic hot water needs of northern residences with two bathrooms and southern homes with three baths. A two-pipe direct vent model for indoor installation, the NRC98-DV, will be available for shipment August 1. An outdoor model, the NRC98-OD, will be available during the fourth quarter of this year.

Installation flexibility:

Condensing technology permits venting with installer-friendly PVC or CPVC piping, instead of Category III Stainless Steel. The less costly, zero clearance plastic piping enables longer vent runs - up to 62 linear feet with 3-inch PVC - and therefore greater installation flexibility. A PVC adapter built into the flue of the NRC98-DV speeds the vent connection, and a factory-supplied increaser fitting facilitates the creation of a 4-inch run, if required.

Both of the new NRC98 models also offer the following key features and components:

LOWER EMISSIONS:

The high-efficiency, low-NOx Eco-Burner has a nitrogen-oxide emissions level of 20 parts per million (ppm), which will comply with the new South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2012. The new regulations apply to any boiler or water heater rated from 75,000 to 400,000 Btu per hour.

TRUE TANKLESS EFFICIENCY:

The advanced technology of the fully modulating Eco-Burner also delivers superior temperature control, eliminating the need for a buffer tank to stabilize the temperature. This, in turn, removes another potential source of standby heat loss, thus maintaining system efficiency.

TWO DURABLE HEAT EXCHANGERS:

-Primary: The internal waterways of the commercial-grade, primary heat exchanger are 25 percent thicker than Noritz's residential-grade model. Its copper con-struction offers better heat transfer than stainless steel.

-Secondary: Made entirely of stainless steel to resist corrosion from fluid produced by the condensing process, the secondary heat exchanger uses a low-pressure-loss design to provide a better showering experience across a wide range of household water pressures.

12-YEAR RECIRCULATION WARRANTY:

Like all Noritz residential tankless water heater products that feature the company's durable, commercial-grade heat exchanger, the NRC98 is covered by a 12-year/6,500-hour warranty when used with controlled recirculation systems that deliver hot water more quickly to the tap.

Eco-friendly commitment:

In addition to higher combustion efficiencies and reduced atmospheric pollution, the Noritz ecoTOUGH Series also includes the following green improvements over the previous generation of Noritz tankless water heaters:

-reduced amounts of hexad chrome in the coating of the exterior and the burner case;

-reduced amounts of lead in the water-flow servomotor, the lightning protector and the circuit boards;

-reduced amount of cadmium in the inlet/outlet bracket;

-reduced consumption of standby electricity by the power transformer.

In addition, Noritz has affixed specific alpha codes to various plastic components within the NRC98 to help identify their material makeup when it is time to recycle the unit. For example, the polystyrene PCB cover is labeled "OS"; the polypropylene neutralizer tank is marked "PP."

"Noritz is committed to investing in eco-friendly technologies and practices that will reduce the burdens on our environment," says Jay Hassel, Vice President of Marketing for the Noritz America Corporation.

Extending the series: Later this year, according to Hassel, Noritz expects to further extend the ecoTOUGH Series by unveiling a smaller, 160,000 Btu/h unit with a flow rate of 8.3 gpm, again with both direct-vent and outdoor models. Noritz previously introduced the NRC111, with inputs up to 199,000 Btu/h and a flow rate of 11.1 gpm.

"Any contractor or builder currently using power-vent, tank-type water heaters should take a closer look at condensing technology and the advantages it offers," says Hassel, who adds that the price points of these two water-heater types are "very close."

"Our goal at Noritz is to provide a full line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters that will cost-effectively meet the hot-water needs of every American household, regardless of size."

For more information on the new NRC98-DV and NRC98-OD condensing tankless water heaters and other Noritz products, visit Noritz.com or call 866.766.7489.

2011 Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heater

2011 Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heater is up to $300, but in some situations, you may claim up to $500 tax credit. Click here for more details about your local rebate for energy efficient tankless water heaters .

The Tankless Water Heater in Winter

Let me tell you a real experience about the tankless water heater in New York City. Some years ago, I was in New York for about six months. It was in October when I arrived and I stayed with a relative in the Borough of Queens. They lived in a three-storey tenement-type-house in Richmond Hills where three families lived; one in each floor. We stayed in the second floor and we were about ten staying in that one house. It was spacious enough and I was pretty happy with the fall season.

Winter came and I was beginning to feel the very cold weather. One day in December, while taking a bath I suddenly felt the icy cold water cascading down my body. It was freezing outside and my only comfort then was the relative warmth of the bathroom and the hot water. As I felt the bitter coldness of the water, I screamed and ran out of the bathroom, half naked and wondering if someone was trying to kill me. Truthfully, finding yourself suddenly showering in the icy cold water in the middle of winter is an experience you can never forget. So what happened? It turned out that the water tank reservoir ran out. There I was out in the corridor in just my bathroom towel waiting until the tank is filled up. It may just have been twenty minutes, but believe me, it was a long twenty minutes.

The next day, I had a talk with the landlord, needless to say that I was pretty pissed. Apologies were given and were accepted. I suggested he change the tank reservoir to one that has a larger capacity. He apologized again and said he could not afford it at present. There was not much I could do. Legal action? Maybe too much. Since then, I had to be very careful and check the water every time before I took the shower. Well, this lasted in the most of the cold winter.

One day while I was window shopping at the Time Warner Building, my attention was drawn to one item at a hardware store. Tankless water heater was written on a whiteboard above the item. My first thinking was: Does tankless mean the hot water will keep running? I browsed over the tankless water heater. While doing so, I was approached by a pretty sales lady asking if she could be of help. I threw several questions at her about the heater and she answered all of them knowledgeably. I told her my story, and she was assuring me that the tankless water heater would solve the problem of running out of the hot water from the traditional heater. Franky, at the beginning, I could not believe that such a small device at a low price like that can provide hot water for all people in the entire house. For believe me, I shower in hot water for almost an hour during winter. Luckily, I told the landlord this new discovery and he decided to try it. It turned out that the tankless water heater did work as what they described. Problem solved, that was the most pleasing and unforgettable experience I had in New York City during that winter time.

Now, if I go to New York again, every time, when I need rent a place to live for a while, I always ask the landlord the same questionon: Do you have a tankless water heater installed? You surely know why I ask this, don't you?

Most Important Reason Why Use Tankless Water Heater

Is tankless water heater really convenient? How convenient a tankless water heater is? Why choose tankless water heater? People always ask me these questions. Well, the answer is simple: The convenience that a tankless water heater brings is a given, and nobody can deny it. At the turn of a switch one can enjoy the soothing effects of a hot bath or the therapeutic advantage of a really hot shower. It is convenient and money-saving, as simple as it is.

After a hard and stressful day at the office, the hardworking guy or gal can fill up the tub with the water from the tankless water heater while sipping some wine. For some who truly likes a relaxing bath they can even light-up some scented candles and play some instrumental music on the radio while waiting for the bathtub to be filled up. Once it is filled you can lay down yourself on the warm relaxing water for hours and let the warm water sooth those sore joints and stiff muscles. On the other hand after a strenuous and healthy work out at the gym, you can proceed to take a few seconds of soothing hot bath to clean yourself up. The tankless water heater can provide you all this and more. One could really appreciate the convenience of this system during winter time when you have to wake up early in the morning to take a shower before going to work. Nobody takes a cold shower in winter so at a flick of a finger, you can have a hot bath immediately and be on your way to work in a matter of minutes. How conenient is this!

The other good thing about the tankless water heater is that it is accessible and readily available. It is not like some diamond jewelry that is scarce and expensive. It is available almost anywhere and at an affordable price. Do not go to a beauty shop or jewelry store to get one. Some may find them in a house ware section, but mostly they are found in a hardware store. It is not like a medicine that you need a prescription. You just need choose one that fits your needs.

One of the convenience of tankless water heater people always love is that it is easy to install. However, if you do not know anything about plumbing and electricity, do not do it yourself. Get a contractor. In a few hours and after spending some dollars, you can have the comfort of a tankless water heater at home. That's the real convenience: anyone can have one, it is so easy. It is not like having a water heating system where there is a tank and a pump, which is a kind of obsolete water heater, you need a mechanical engineer, a civil engineer, a license electrician in addition to the plumber. You need a mechanical engineer to compute the amount of water needed, the civil engineer to construct the entire system, the electrician to attach the electric power and the plumber, well that is self explanatory.

Well, do we still need reasons to explain why tankless water heater is convenient? Easy to get, easy to install, easy to use, what else can be more convenient? BTW, tankless water heater is one of the most energy efficient water heater in the market, it can lower your energy bill to more than 50%. Does this make it more convenient?

Most Advanced Tankless Water Heater?

Tankless water heater can provide endless hot water for your showers or baths. According to some sites and several hours research on different sites by my own, my conclusion is that Noritz tankless water heater seems is the most advanced tankless water heater in the world!

Tankless water heater is designed and manufactured for high efficiency. The advanced technology used for manufacturing allows for 83-93% efficiency, which is a really amazing result. Why it can be so efficient? Because it provides endless hot water ondemand, and only heats the hot water that is needed. This single change improves the performance a lot and can cut water heating costs up to 50%.

Usually, the water heater needs lots of space to be installed. That's why either you have to install it in an individual room, or, install it outside. Tankless water heater is compact in design. For the residential model, it is about the size of a carry on suitcase, which allows to be installed virtually at anywhere, indoors or outdoors.

I'm living in a small house, this feature of tankless water heater really caught my eyes. I'll check more about this.