The Rheem RTEX-27 is an electric tankless water heater from the Professional Classic Series. It is made for new construction and for home applications, including point-of-use installation. Its compact design fits in tight spaces and is up to 93% smaller than a standard electric water heater.
Copper immersion heating elements sit in a multi-chamber design for better temperature control and faster hot water recovery. A copper heat exchanger transfers heat quickly and resists corrosion. The shell is powder-coated and has a galvanized steel backplate. Brass 3/4" NPT inlet and outlet connections are at the bottom of the unit.
The heater mounts upright and needs no venting. Self-modulating technology uses only the power needed to meet hot water demand, and there is no standby heat loss when it is installed near the point of use. It delivers up to 4 times the hot water per hour of a standard electric tank. Digital thermostatic controls adjust the temperature in 1-degree increments.
- Model
- Professional Classic Series RTEX-27
- Power
- 27 kW
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Amperage
- 113 A
- Phase
- 1
- UEF
- 0.93
- Breaker size
- 3 x 40 A double pole
- Wire size
- 3 x 8 AWG (75°C insulation)
- Electrical panel
- 200 amp household service panel recommended
- Temperature range
- 80°F to 140°F (26°C to 60°C), adjustable in 1-degree increments
- Water connections
- Brass 3/4" NPT inlet and outlet at the bottom
- Heating elements
- Copper immersion, multi-chamber design
- Heat exchanger
- Copper
- Construction
- Powder-coated shell with galvanized steel backplate
- Mounting
- Upright, with water connections at the bottom
- Venting
- Not required
- Max flow
- Whole-home use up to 6 GPM
- Typical flow rates
- Hand sink 0.5 GPM; washing machine 1 to 1.5 GPM; water-saver shower head 1.5 GPM; kitchen sink 1 to 2 GPM; dishwasher 1 to 2 GPM; standard shower head 2.0 GPM; bath tub 4 GPM or more
- Certification
- Tested and certified by the Water Quality Association against NSF/ANSI 372 for lead-free compliance