What it delivers
The VancEpic V-RHO13K-NG 130,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater is an outdoor gas tankless with a 130,000 BTU/h burner and a stated maximum flow of 5.3 GPM.
Worked out from its input, it delivers roughly 4.4 GPM when the water only has to rise 45°F, and 2.9 GPM at a 70°F winter rise: 2 showers at 2 GPM in summer, 1 shower at 2 GPM in winter. Size it to your fixtures and climate.
Gas load at full fire: about 125 cubic feet of natural gas an hour. An older half-inch line that already feeds a furnace often can't spare that, so have a gas fitter check the pipe size and run.
As an outdoor model it mounts on an exterior wall and needs no vent pipe; in freezing climates check the maker's freeze protection and cover the connections.
Other listed details: features: LED Display; material: 5.3GPM 130,000 BTU (Outdoor); model: V-RHO13K-NG; warranty: 2 Year Manufacturer.
The listing gives dimensions of 14.2 in (W) x 23.2 in (H), a weight of 34 lb and manual x1 in the box.
Warranty, per the listing: 2 Year Manufacturer.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One shower at a time in cold climates
- Replacing a gas tank heater
Look at another unit when
- More than 1 winter shower at once
- Homes without a gas line
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 130,000 BTU/h input
- Up to 5.3 GPM
- No vent pipe
Trade-offs
- Gas line may need upsizing
- Needs freeze protection outdoors
- Scale builds up without flushing
Install limits
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.
Rated performance
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | V-RHO13K-NG | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 14.2"W x 23.2"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | LED Display | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 5.3 GPM | Retailer |
| Input (maker) | 130,000 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Product weight | 34 lb | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer | Retailer |
| Material | 5.3GPM 130,000 BTU (Outdoor) | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More gas tankless water heaters rated for similar demand
- FOGATTI 120S Propane Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- Camplux WA528 150,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- Camplux WA686LP 199,000 BTU Propane Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
- Camplux WA686M-NG 199,000 BTU Natural Gas Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
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Final verdict
A sensible outdoor gas tankless for one shower at a time in cold climates.
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