Rinnai RUR Series
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 RUR-Series Tankless System
The Rinnai RUR is top of the line awesome! This is the tankless system that has it all. Have a big house with long hot water runs? The RUR tankless system has smart re-circulation technology that learns your habits and ensures hot water is at your point of use nearly instantly. Don’t have a re-circulation line? This system comes with a specialized thermal bypass valve to utilize existing hot and cold water lines. Want to adjust your water temp on your phone? No problem, this tankless is WiFi connected.
The RUR series is super high efficient, the highest of any Rinnai tankless. The systems is rated at 0.93 Uniform Energy Factor and an Energy Factor of 0.96! So for every dollar you spend on Natural gas or Propane fuel only a few pennies is not being used and escaping through the exhaust. Compare that to a non condensing tankless where 20 cents of every dollar is lost, or a conventional tank type water heater where 60 or more cents of every dollar is lost out the exhaust. This system can save you some real money over a few years.
This system comes 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
RUR Series Features
- Compact Design that is wall hung
- Standard Digital Controller and Error Code Indicator On Unit
- Natural Gas and Propane Models Available
- Concentric or Schedule 40 PVC/CPVC venting
- EZConnect (allows the connection of two units together for future upgrades)
- Wi-Fi Technology for Remote Monitoring and Management
- Great system for Canadian cold water input temperatures
- Isolation Valve Kit included
- Thermal Bypass Valve, Pressure Relief Valve, and Adapter included
- Heat Exchanger: 15 years or 12,000 operation hours
- Ultra Low NOx
- Built-in Rinnai Circ-Logic: Recirculation program
Rinnai RUR Series Specifications
RUR160 Series
Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
Btu/h: 15,000-160,000
Weight: 71lbs
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: 9.0 GPM
MSRP: $1772
RUR199 Series
Indoor/Outdoor Propane/Nat Gas
Btu/h: 15,000-199,000
Weight: 73lbs
Sound: 49 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 GPM
MSRP: $2014
Energy Factor
RUR199: 0.96
RUR160: 0.95
Uniform Energy Factor
RUR199 and RUR160: 0.93
Electrical Consumption
Normal RUR160: 52 Watts
Normal RUR199: 84 Watts
Standby (all models): 1.3 Watts
Anti-Frost Protection (all models) : 160 Watts
Full Model List
- RUR160iN
- RUR160iP
- RUR199iN
- RUR199iP
- RUR160eN
- RUR160eP
- RUR199eN
- RUR199eP
RUR160i Indoor Natural Gas and Propane
RUR160e Outdoor Natural Gas and Propane
RUR199i Indoor Natural Gas and Propane
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