Be it for residential use or commercial, hot water is a necessity, not a luxury, especially if you are living in a place with zero or sub zero temperature. There are so many different types and models of water heaters it can be difficult to decide which one is perfect for you. Takagi T-H3-DV-N Condensing High - Efficiency Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater is suitable for heavy residential use, It is also suitable for commercial use like beauty salons or small restaurant for example. It can support up to 4 bathrooms In warmer climate and 3 bathrooms in a colder climate. This gas water heater is Energy Star compliant. Its heat exchanger tubing is made using a commercial grade copper alloy, it has a gas input of 199,000 BTU and a maximum flow rate of 10 Gallon per minute.
Specifications
Ignition Electric
Power source Natural gas
Technology Condensing
Water Connection 3/4"
Vent size 4"
Vent type Direct vent
Gas Input 19,500 to 199,000 BTU
Voltage 120V
Weight 63 lbs
Dimension 10.75 x 17.75 x 22.5 inches
Temperature Range 100◦ F to 185◦ F
PSI range 15 – 150 PSI
Max flow 10 Gallon per minute
Features
Unlimited Hot Water
Traditional tank based heaters are limited to the size of the tank, when the water in the tank is finished you are out of luck. But in this water heater, the water is being heated by the flow which means you can have endless hot water. That is the big benefit of the tankless system.
Compact Size
Since it is tankless it takes far less storage space compared to a tank type water heater. Also, it’s wall mounted design provides more flexibility for the consumer.
Energy Saving
Conventional tank type water heaters heat and store a particular volume of water regardless of anyone uses it or not, but Takagi T-H3-DV-N Condensing High - Efficiency Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater is only activated when hot water is used, thereby no extra energy is wasted heating water which is not used
Condensing System
The T-H3-DV-N works with a condensing system. The natural gas creates steam, does it need to be vented out? No, it condenses the steam in a combustion chamber and turns it into water that pours out of a drain.
Safety features
Hi Limit Switch
It has a built in Hi Limit Switch which shuts down the water heater by disengaging the gas valves when water temperature reaches close to unsafe levels.
Freeze Protection
It has internal freeze protection system which protects the heater in sub-freezing conditions. By ensuring that the water temperature within the heat exchanger doesn’t fall below a certain level, this protects it from freeze damage.
Pros
· Its very powerful and can serve both residential and commercial purpose
· Water temperature can be easily programmed.
· Very easy to monitor flow rate on the display.
· No vent necessary because of the condensing system.
· Installation is straightforward.
· It is very powerful.
· Low carbon footprint.
Cons
· Price is on the higher side
· Installation requires a professional.
· Lower hot water flows when installing in cold regions.
FAQ
1. It is manufactured in which country?
It is manufactured by Takagi, a Japanese company.
2. Is it enough for a 4 bathroom house?
It can support a 4 bedroom house in a warmer climate
3. What is its true temperature range?
The temperature can rise up to 185 degrees.
4. How long is the warranty?
For residential use it has
5. Does it work at high altitude?
It works at up to 10,100 ft. altitude
6. Can it run on gas?
Yes, it’s powered by gas.
7. What is the minimum BTU for this heater?
It requires a minimum BTU of 19,500
Feature (summary)
· ENERGY STAR® qualified
· AFR Sensor
· On demand usage
· Compact size
· Freeze Protection
· Hi Limit switch
· Overheat cutoff fuse
· Ultra low NOx emissions
Verdict
Two things stand out when considering Takagi T-H3-DV-N Condensing High -Efficiency Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heaters power efficiency and an enticing warranty plan. It provides 10 GPM which is huge! With such a high flow rate, this unit beats all average heaters out there that only offer 2-4GPM. Takagi T-H3-DV-N can be integrated with a remote controller, the remote will help to set the exact temperature you need. Clearly, it is not cheap but no doubt it’s one of the most powerful models. Even if you live in the coldest places Takagi T-H3-DV-N will supply you plenty of hot water. So, it’s a no brainer that Takagi T-H3-DV-N Condensing High - Efficiency Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater is value for money.