Rinnai HW Heaters

capt lar · 04-02-2006, 12:53

I have a Paloma instant HW heater. It is not approved for installation on a boat. I am reading up on the Rinnai instant heaters. They, unlike the Paloma, have the capability of having the exhaust vented out of the boat. I like the idea of propane for HW to avoid needing to run the diesel. All the piping and solenoids are in place so, if I can find a better instant heater to replace Poloma, I am ahead of the game. Anyone have experience installing, maintaining a Rinnai ?

Larry

Talbot · 04-02-2006, 13:03

I have a Rinnai which I installed in my catalac some years ago when my paloma diaphram went and spares were no longer available. It is a better heater, and smaller. Mine provides hot water for both sides of my cat, and for a shower. Installation was easyas the vent piping was already installed, but it is very simple.

Decide where the vent pipe and heater are going to be. cut out the cowl position and line up the vent pipe, trimming to fit the contour, and for length for final position of the rinnai. Then offer up the rinnai, mark for 3 bolts, drill and secure. copper lpg line preferably from a manifold so you can isolate it from the other systems, connect up the hoses, and away you go.

Sorry that I cant report on ease of repair, cause nothings gone wrong on it yet!

Alan Wheeler · 05-02-2006, 22:11

Yes, Rinnai is a well made and reliable unit.

04-02-2006, 12:53	#1
capt lar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Cod Boat: currently "on the beach" Posts: 729 Images: 12	Rinnai HW Heaters I have a Paloma instant HW heater. It is not approved for installation on a boat. I am reading up on the Rinnai instant heaters. They, unlike the Paloma, have the capability of having the exhaust vented out of the boat. I like the idea of propane for HW to avoid needing to run the diesel. All the piping and solenoids are in place so, if I can find a better instant heater to replace Poloma, I am ahead of the game. Anyone have experience installing, maintaining a Rinnai ? Larry __________________ Larry We have met the enemy and he is us. - Walt Kelly

04-02-2006, 13:03	#2
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,988 Images: 23	I have a Rinnai which I installed in my catalac some years ago when my paloma diaphram went and spares were no longer available. It is a better heater, and smaller. Mine provides hot water for both sides of my cat, and for a shower. Installation was easyas the vent piping was already installed, but it is very simple. Decide where the vent pipe and heater are going to be. cut out the cowl position and line up the vent pipe, trimming to fit the contour, and for length for final position of the rinnai. Then offer up the rinnai, mark for 3 bolts, drill and secure. copper lpg line preferably from a manifold so you can isolate it from the other systems, connect up the hoses, and away you go. Sorry that I cant report on ease of repair, cause nothings gone wrong on it yet! __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

05-02-2006, 22:11	#3
Alan Wheeler Senior Cruiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,042 Images: 102	Yes, Rinnai is a well made and reliable unit. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

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