Rinnai RU Series Tankless

    Rinnai Model Overview

    • V Series – Value tankless on the cheap
    • RL Series – Non condensing but feature rich
    • RUCS/RUS Series – Condensing tech at low cost
    • RU Series – Condensing with lots of features
    • RUR Series – Super high efficient condensing tankless

    Understand Rinnai Product Codes (Examples)

    RL75iN

    • RL – Indicates model
    • 75 – Max hot water produced (7.5 gpm)
    • i – Indoor model and must be installed inside
    • N – Natural Gas model

    RUR199eP

    • RUR – Model type
    • 199 – Max BTU (199,000btu)
    • e – Exterior model, must be installed outside
    • P – Propane gas model

    Rinnai RU Series Tankless System

    The RU series from Rinnai are one of the best value to feature rich tankless systems. They offer condensing technology to get the 90% plus efficiency rating as well as a faster hot water delivery feature. The RU series also has Alexa capability with more than 20 voice commands available.

    Rinnai RU series tankless come in a number of sizes to address climates from Southern Florida to Northern Canada. If your incoming water temp is constantly fairly warm you can go with the RU130 making out at 130,000 Btu/h. If you live somewhere where snow coats the ground 6 months of the year you would likely want the RU199 with 199,000 Btu/h to really add some heat to the cold water.

    These tankless systems come in both indoor and outdoor installation models as well as both propane and natural gas. All Models and Prices Listed at the bottom of this page

    RU Series Features

    • Direct vent (concentric and twin pipe)
    • Sliding mounting bracket for easy installation
    • Compact design can be wall hung to save space
    • Standard digital controller and error code indicator
    • Natural gas and propane models available
    • EZConnect (allows for the connection of two units together for future upgrades)
    • Wi-Fi compatibility for remote monitoring and management
    • Great system for Canadian cold water
    • Heat Exchanger: 15 years or 12,000 operation hours

    Rinnai RU Series Specifications

    RU130 Series

    Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
    Btu/h: 15,000-130,000
    Weight: 62lbs
    Sound: 47 db
    Gas Supply: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Cold Inlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Hot Outlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Condensate Drain: 1/2 in. (13 mm) NPT
    Hot Water: 7.0 GPM
    MSRP: $1239

    RU160 Series

    Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
    Btu/h: 15,000-160,000
    Weight: 62lbs
    Sound: 47 db
    Gas Supply: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Cold Inlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Hot Outlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Condensate Drain: 1/2 in. (13 mm) NPT
    Hot Water: 9.0 GPM
    MSRP: $1353

    RU180 Series

    Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
    Btu/h: 15,000-180,000
    Weight: 64lbs
    Sound: 47 db
    Gas Supply: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Cold Inlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Hot Outlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Condensate Drain: 1/2 in. (13 mm) NPT
    Hot Water: 10.0 GPM
    MSRP: $1485

    RU199 Series

    Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
    Btu/h: 15,000-199,000
    Weight: 64lbs
    Sound: 48 db
    Gas Supply: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Cold Inlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Hot Outlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
    Condensate Drain: 1/2 in. (13 mm) NPT
    Hot Water: 11.0 GPM
    MSRP: $1617

    Energy Factor (all RU Series Models)
    Natural Gas: 0.91 -0.96
    Propane: 0.91 -0.96

    Uniform Energy Factor
    RU199 RU180 RU160: 93%
    RU130: 91%

    Electrical Consumption
    Normal: 38-84 Watts
    Standby: 2 Watts
    Anti-Frost Protection: 148 Watts

    Full Model List

    INDOOR MODELS
    • RU130iN
    • RU130iP
    • RU160iN
    • RU160iP
    • RU180iN
    • RU180iP
    • RU199iN
    • RU199iP
    OUTDOOR MODELS
    • RU130eN
    • RU130eP
    • RU160eN
    • RU160eP
    • RU180eN
    • RU180eP
    • RU199eN
    • RU199eP

    RU130 Indoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU130 Outdoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU160 Indoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU160 Outdoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU180 Indoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU180 Outdoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU199 Indoor Natural Gas and Propane

    RU199 Outdoor Natural Gas and Propane