What it delivers
The Ranein RC40G-E 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater is a mini-tank heater holding 4 gallons, rated at 1.44 kW on 120 volts.
It stores a few gallons of hot water right at the fixture, so the tap runs hot at once instead of waiting for the main heater.
It runs on 120 volts, so no new 240-volt circuit is needed in most installs.
From the listing: connections: 1/2" npt; material: Metal; model: RC40G-E.
The listing gives dimensions of 14 in (W) x 14 in (H).
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- One sink far from the main heater
- Wet bars, garages and offices
Look at another unit when
- Showers or whole-house use
- Long continuous draws
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 4-gallon tank
- 120 V
- Hot water at the tap in seconds
Trade-offs
- Runs out after its stored gallons
- Needs room under the sink
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 | RC40G-E | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | 4 gal | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 14"W x 14"H | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Dry Combustion Protection, High Water Pressure Protection, LED Display, Lightweight, Pressure Release Valve Dry Combustion Protection, High Water Pressure Protection, LED Display, Lightweight, Pressure Release Valve | Retailer |
| Power | 1.44 kW | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Breakers (maker) | 12-amp circuit breaker | Retailer |
| Connections | 1/2" npt | Retailer |
Rival units at this flow
More point-of-use water heaters rated for similar demand
- VancEpic RC4G-E 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Feelrogast WHA-DB080 8-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- ThermoMate ES400B 4-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
- Eemax EMT1 1.5-Gallon Mini-Tank Water Heater
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Final verdict
A solid mini-tank heater for one sink far from the main heater.
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