Install of a Rinnai tankless water heater.

[@colleenurbaniuk917]

Thank you for all your help in diagnosing over the phone what the problem with our tanks are here in Georgia. We would recommend you to anyone for your expertise and willingness to help. You are awesome!!!

[@rental2765]

Thank you for semi-correcting the angle of the cold water 90 at the wall. Would have driven me insane. I don't know why all the people complaining about smoking, this is obviously in a garage.. you can see the raised slab, see the light, and hear the birds. This video helped a lot thanks.

[@TheBuddylab]

justin juhan thank you very much

[@BigOsTaco]

Nice. I am here from the Rinnai Guy channel. Nice job gentlemen

[@williamdunst9842]

Thanks Mike, watched several of your rinnai videos and was able to install one myself. Passed city inspection first try!

[@TheBuddylab]

William Dunst I’m glad it was helpful good luck with it. Mike

[@garylash3724]

Hi Mike.. Regarding my previous post with no light off...I figured it out. I hate to admit this but it was a self induced problem. I assembled most of the pieces to the heater in my garage and then transported it to the attic. Before moving to the attic I taped over the inlet opening including gas inlet to prevent dirt and insulation material from entering the unit. Well I failed to remove the tape from the gas inlet and attached the gas line !!! The lighting was not very good in the attic and I missed it. removed the tape reinstalled gas line and all is well. I like you videos, very informative and thank you for getting back to me. Gary

[@turiran2012]

Thats a lot of work mainly time consuming running the water lines all the way across and down like that I personally install my tankless units right below where the water lines stub out and place the unit approximately 3-4” off the wall and run my water lines right behind the unit all the way down much cleaner look IMO, im glad rinnai finally got rid of the big ass flu pipe and its now 2” pvc and a 2” 90 for the intake

[@markbjorkquist3203]

Great work ethic. No bs just get er done. Boss man knows his stuff. Looks real good

[@TheBuddylab]

Mark Bjorkquist thank you very much

[@mikevaldez30]

I agree next to the furnace is the ideal place.

[@TheBuddylab]

Michael Valdez almost all our install’s are exactly like that. We came back the next week and moved the softener next to the salt tank. Thanks for the comment

[@TheSingbird123]

Wish I can find a knowledge plumber like you. I watched all your Rinnai Videos. It ended up I know more than the local plumbers here! I guess I might have to return the unit . Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@TheBuddylab]

Dewey Bear e mail me at [e-mail] and I will send you my phone number and we can go over the install. Mike

[@TheSingbird123]

Mikes wood shop 🙏

[@TheSingbird123]

Mikes wood shop Hi Mike, my email address is [e-mail] I will email you in the morning

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Mike !!!

[@mark.r8900]

great video Mike. can you give a quick sequence of operation of this tankless? like what happens after i turned on a hot water tap. thanks.

[@TheBuddylab]

mark.r hvac call me at [phone] and I can go over it with you. Mike

[@alpharetta4941]

I would think tha you would show a clsoe up of the valve assembly

[@Today_with_Tonya]

Top water pipe started with no coupler and now it has one at the end of the video. What wad the purpose of that cut? Also how did thr ownets feel about you puffing on a stoggie in their home?

[@dirtyred5684]

Why didn’t you strap the CPVC pipe. It’s going to SAG and look like a first year helper installed it.

[@angelathiel8856]

I'm looking for the supply list here in the comments but don't see it...I bought the rinnaiV75in and still trying to figure out the proper venting.

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

would you consider doing a video on how to select the right tankless water heater for your house?

[@TheBuddylab]

Casey Hagist that will be my next video on my second channel the Rinnai guy. I should be posting it by next week.

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

found the channel. I'll keep my eye out for it!

[@tommytmt]

I love the sound of your shoes in the sped up video 😂

[@TheBuddylab]

Tommy TMT there Merrell boots, love them. Thanks for the comment. Mike

[@britthale6201]

Could you reuse the existing venting from the tank heater by repositioning?

[@TheBuddylab]

Britt Hale no you have to use the approved venting by Ubbink see my videos on my other channel (the Rinnai guy)

[@chillywit]

Why did you bypass the water softener in this installation? Soft water will reduce the maintenance of the tankless water heater and extend its service life.

[@TheBuddylab]

chillywit All I did was shut off the main water to the house. We came back the next week and installed a new Pelican water softener for the whole house Thanks for the comment. Mike

[@Tracyandcrew]

It's not bypassed. The water softer is inline with the main. Main water from crawlspace into the garage softer back into the crawlspace and then is piped in the wall up to the water heater.

[@jonathandexter135]

Water softner additives Salt or Other cause water spots and toilet rings.

[@alvarohuertas6671]

Thank you for the video. the vent go directly to outside? or has to go up to your roof? thank you

[@TheBuddylab]

alvaro huertas it went through the wall with a 11,5” horizontal vent kit.

[@alvarohuertas6671]

@@TheBuddylab Thanks! do this unit need the drain tube ? i saw some installations people use. if do in what cases? Thank you again

[@alvarohuertas6671]

@@TheBuddylab Thanks for reply!!! one more question.... water heater is working so good except for the shower, my house has just one shower 2 floor, water heater is on the garage, every faucet get hot water but not the shower, is so week or nothing. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

[@mariavizzoca8892]

Love it Mike THanks!!!

[@josevilca6493]

Hi Mike very well installation. I enjoy with your video. when you open the tankless did you resort and how much you put the *F or * C Thanks a lot for knowledge.

[@Geraldt61]

Question can you install the unit on an exterior wall and vent directly out. Its insulated and no real freezing issue.?

[@DawnUSNvet]

Are these available for an attached but unheated garage in Vermont?

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Very professionally done & well synchronised work between your good self & assistant. My only reservation is that wonderful cigar ( maybe to you & I, maybe not so for your customer???). My other query if I may was those two white plastic pipes which you used a plastic weld of sort; were they the mains water supply into boiler & return??? In the UK those kind of pipes cannot handle any sort of pressure hence only used for overflow & waste (grey water). Look forward to your next project. Kind regards.

[@TheBuddylab]

ToolsConsumables I always ask if it ok to have a cigar from my customers. I would only do it when we're working in a garage. The piping is the hot and cold water lines. We use CPVC Piping with special glue. It can handle 220 degree water at 200 lbs. of pressure. Thanks for the support and the comment. Mike

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Mike, many thanks for your kind reply & also for enlightening me with regards as to how our American cousins do their plumbing. very educational I can tell you. As I have done my fair share of plumbing (another combi boiler this Sunday; the third one in my house) over the years. As for the cigar; I do believe it was well earned. P.S don't forget to have for me next time & tell how good it was. Kind regards.

[@Authoratah]

the cigar is for making sure the gas line is connected

[@Rieksfier]

I was trying to craft up a comment but this one is perfect.

[@riomakani]

I don't understand why you didn't just mount it on the wall next to the furnace. Less work and would look cleaner!

[@TheBuddylab]

riomakani the wall we mounted it on is an exterior wall for venting. We moved the softener next to the salt tank. Thanks for the comment

[@dylanm3519]

It needed to vent outside....

[@EdgarAlejandre-lr4rm]

This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. kzbin.infoUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).

[@garylash3724]

I just finished installing a Rinnai V94i tankless heater in my attic. Its supplied with a 3/4" gas and water line. I installed the Rinnai vent system through the roof a total lengle of 51" It is failing to start I keep getting error code 11. Did I miss something? Its getting water and gas, or at least my furnace and tankless heater in the other end of the house is getting gas ). water is going through to the bathroom sinks, same gas line) I have turned it off and on several times, same message. I have unplugged it and re -plugged it several time same message. I have turned the water off and on several times same message. Any ideas? BTY I like your videos, Thanks Gary

[@orionstrongman2656]

Hi Gary, so what was the issue in hindsight? Did you get it to work? I'm asking because I'm looking to install one. Hope you can update me :) Thank you!

[@richelms3055]

Hey Mike, Interesting video! Why mount on the ply and not straight to the wall? Also the ply stops the exhaust flange from sitting nicely on the wall. I know you are very accurate so it surprised me!! Thank you!

[@TheBuddylab]

Rich Elms here in Florida they install the studs 24" apart and no plywood behind the Sheetrock. It doesn't hold well with some type of drywall anchor. That's why we use either plywood or two 2"x4" Thanks for the comment Mike

[@indicasunsetstudios5129]

Looks like they are using a push on coupling ( SHARK BITE perhaps), initiating the new water supply pipes, on a vertical plane. These are not supported and must be! I had a flooded basement in my house after a plumber did the same thing and after a couple months or subtle water hammer, one came off, because they were not properly secured. The manufacture of these types of couplings always specify that these joints be secured with pipe straps or clamps.

[@hsilva3213]

Hello I was talking to my local gas company about running a line for my propane gas range for our new home and he noticed on the plans that i was planning on a regular 50gal water heater, and he recommended I go with a gas tankless water heater. He is a Rinnai dealer. My home will have 2 baths each bathroom will have 2 sinks. Plus kitchen sink . Which model woukd u recommend and what would be the price of the unit alone? And what woukd be the labor cost roughly here in Florida? Thanks

[@TheBuddylab]

Hector Silva you should go with a RL7.5 the cost of the unit is around $950.00 the labor and material is around $1,200.00

[@TheSingbird123]

I bought a Rinnai V75IN Would that be the same installation as this video? Thank you in advance

[@TheBuddylab]

Dewey Bear yes it would be the same

[@TheSingbird123]

Mikes wood shop Thank you so much Mike!!!!

[@TheSingbird123]

Do you know what is the minimum Gas Pressure required for Rinnai V75IN , I have a 1/2 “ gas line and my house is 4 yr. old from Las Vegas. Thank you so much!

[@duramax78]

How long can the run be with the yellow flexible line.?

[@TheBuddylab]

Ranjit three feet long

[@brentplatten4862]

Just by eye balling your lines your out . That’s why you have the torpedo

[@jonathandexter135]

Just Curious, Why use Ppvc when you could just as easily use Copper. Ppvc constantly breaks after just a few years. Does code allow for Ppvc those Sharkbite type fittings there. in your State? We are experiencing problems with them Here in Hawaii over time. So I have stopped using those Quick connects and Ppvc thanks.

[@777mriv]

we install one Gas Lp Rinnai water heater in Mexico but when we try to get it to work just clicks and it won't come on, any Ideas...thanks

[@eeriecornell]

Can I ask... where’s the condensate go with these units? Does it exit via the exhaust line or is it piped inside the building to a pump and then line outside

[@TheBuddylab]

Evan Tuxbury it’s from the exhaust and it needs to be piped outside or to a drain.

[@troyc.8084]

Mike, I have watched your videos and I want to know what type of paint you are using in the video to coat the gas pipe. Although I used a non-corrosive leak detector on my black pipe I noticed, shortly after install that I have a bit of rust forming so I wanted to know what you are using.

[@Oregon321]

looks like standard delivery pressure? 7.0'' WC min inlet pressure?

[@TheBuddylab]

Ken Carlson on a V or L series the one in the video is a V 6.5 natural gas. The gas pressure settings in water column is 5.0 to 10.5 natural gas and 8.0 to 13.5 propane. I hope this helps. Mike

[@Oregon321]

Mikes wood shop thank you sir

[@paulamccammon5054]

What causes my external unit to come on for a couple of seconds each time cold water is turned on anywhere in the house ?

[@TheBuddylab]

Chuck McCammon couple of questions. What's the model of the unit. How old is it. Has it ever been serviced or the filter removed. Has anything plumbing replaced, repaired or something new installed. Thanks Mike

[@deucescoop]

Does the rinnai v75i come with any vent pipe?

[@TheBuddylab]

Jake Noel no it does not, you have to buy

[@danielphillips1030]

Any idea what the installation fee is?

[@TheBuddylab]

DANIEL PHILLIPS it you already have gas natural or propane and your old tank heater is day in a garage or mechanical room. You would be looking at between $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 I hope this helped. Mike

[@markytbda5391]

Although I learnt something from this video just a little constructive criticism from a perfectionist plumber the cold water pipe was crooked and stressed. Also I noticed you did not use pipe straps.

[@mikebowles6655]

I noticed that too but I’m just a mechanical insulator so what do I know?!

[@antran398]

What’s the model for this water heater? Can you provide link to buy venting ? It looks like you don’t use condensing trap?

[@TheBuddylab]

An Tran the model #. Is a V65 and the vent was a Belkin 11.5” horizontals vent kit.

[@tommyalderete8721]

Does this unit require the gas pressure to be upgraded?

[@TheBuddylab]

This type of installation does not require the gas pressure to be increased. If the unit was further away from the gas meter we would have increased the gas pressure to 2 lbs. and installed a second stage regulator near the unit. Thanks for the comment. Mike

[@TheBuddylab]

Tommy Alderete no it doesn’t just increased the line to 3/4”

[@robertlagrange6388]

how much does a typical install cost. I live in the Massachusetts and had a quote of $5k which seemed high.

[@TheBuddylab]

Robert LaGrange A typical installation like this one is around $2,500.00. If you have gas natural or propane and the old heater is in the garage or laundry room it should be around $3,000.00. If you can send me more info I can give you a very close price. Make sure the installer is certified with the tankless company he's installing.

[@robertlagrange6388]

My old hot water heater is 70 gallon, running on propane. It is over sized for a Jacuzzi. It is in the basement (actually in my workshop) with easy access and already has 3" venting to the outside. I was looking at the rinnai system. My shower has a main head and three body wash heads. what do you recommend for total volume on these? Thanks...

[@TheBuddylab]

Robert LaGrange if you have three full baths and that large tub I would go with a Rinnai RL9.4 interior unit propane fired. You would need the raised horizontal termination kit #224046 this part would print the vent above ground level. You could also move the unit to the outside by using an exterior model. No matter what it would give you more room in your shop lol. A good est. would be around $3,500.00 or so. Prices are a little lower here in Florida but we were from NY and that should be about rite. Please feel free to ask anything you want. They are very good units and they will provide trouble free service for you and your family. Mike

[@robertlagrange6388]

we have two full baths and only two people. we hardly ever use the Jacuzzi, it sounded like a good idea when we added a second bath. Thanks

[@robertlagrange6388]

am I correct in that it took 6 man hours to install?

[@josephburnham4621]

Thanks I may be hiring a plumber soon

[@TheBuddylab]

Joseph Burnham good luck with the install

[@tracker1ify]

hey when you took the cover off .what were you doing or checking inside the heater .. thanks

[@TheBuddylab]

tracker1ify I was setting the dip switch so the unit could reach 140 degrees, instead of the factory setting of 120. Thanks for the comment. Mike

[@tracker1ify]

Mikes wood shop ok thanks I'm actually taking online classes for rinnai now .. I remember that online I was just thinking that was on the value series if u wasn't going to use a controller you had the change the dip switchs ..

[@TheBuddylab]

tracker1ify That unit was a RL 6.5 LSI all units come with a controller the value series doesn't have a valve kit. Good luck with the classes, there great units. They are the only ones we install. About 85% of all the installations we do are exactly what you seen. Mike

[@tracker1ify]

Mikes wood shop one more question.. what kind of paint do you use on your gas piping? I have been trying to find some that color but haven't been able to. it looks like it matches the Nat gas meter .. thanks

[@TheBuddylab]

tracker1ify I will message you the paint info tomorrow. Mike

[@alr5149]

why would you place it in a corner with limited access when you had loads of room where the the tank water heater was located?

[@TheBuddylab]

Al R that’s the inside of the house. We were waiting for a part and we moved the softener next to the salt tank.

[@ALLWORKNOPLAYnetwork]

More room to access furnace A/C unit. Room to operate.

[@tonybruno9897]

What pump did you use to drain the water heater?? Thanks

[@FixItScotty]

It's called a transfer pump. Nice to have - here's an example. www.harborfreight.com/110-hp-transfer-pump-320-gph-63317.html?cid=paid_google|*PLA+-+Top+SKUs+-+All+%28Main%29|Shop+Press|63317&*PLA+-+Top+SKUs+-+All+%28Main%29&Shop+Press&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjcfzBRCHARIsAO-1_OqJzqFCKjm74-758xGrTSqW4nRVVQEhRc6ItUTD1RFqR4baPrw8JSkaAqG2EALw_wcB

[@Sazonman]

I would never ever hire any repair company or company owner that smoke any type of tobacco product including vaporizing cause I don't and never will allow anyone to smoke within any part my of home or the surrounding of my property at all...your fired, nexxxxxxxxxxxt inline.

[@troyc.8084]

Mike, I also wanted to know how do I change the factory settings to increase the temperature of the heater like you did in the video? I have a Rinnai i75

[@troyc.8084]

For anyone else looking for this answer I flipped dip switch 6 on my model. Now it can heat up to 140.

[@lsna4]

do you have anybody to install it in canada toronto?

[@TheBuddylab]

LOKAREDDY DAMMUR I don’t know of any but I will find out from my contacts in Rinnai whose a good one

[@albertespinoza4849]

What kind of cigar were you smoking?

[@TheBuddylab]

Albert Espinoza it’s a Nib

[@rednroll1]

I was hoping to see how you did a retrofit using the existing tank venting or how you worked around it. Seems kind of too convenient showing a tankless install in a room where there was an exterior wall nearby. Now please show us how you would do that install with a hot water heater located in the middle of a house inside a closet which is surrounded by no exterior walls.

[@xiechangwu9023]

勇敢爱，我爱你❤️😘💕💓

[@jameshale7007]

Wtf is that loud background noise from time to time?

[@1Doodadd]

I think the T Shirts SAY IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidhazen2394]

I don't understand why anyone makes a video , if they are not going to give people a clear view of what they are doing..

[@mariusm3595]

i dont mind using plastic for water but exposed it looks terrible.

[@TheBuddylab]

Marius M we have to use it here in a Florida the water is terrible

[@JustinLindseyLee]

7:39 LOL

[@TheBuddylab]

Justin Lindsey I didn't want it dropped on the softener. We moved it two days later. Thanks for the comment Mike

[@tmaddrummer]

I know it was your intention for your video to be helpful, but in all honesty, this was not very helpful for me. Thanks anyway Mike! Blessings!!!

[@jasonfernandez3369]

CPVC suck. Should of used copper