Here's a link to a Flush Kit on Amazon http://amzn.to/Y4ycbm or make your own. In order to get the full life from your tankless water heater you must flush i... Video Rating: 4 / 5
sorry to tell you this ...but the way you done it ...you did not flush your Noritz. It is as simple as reading instruction thats comes with Noritz (I install them for living and been doing displays for showrooms etc) . noritz has by pass valve and when you unplug it water (vinegar) is not going to your heat exchanger.... Unit has to be plug in (only gas needs to be off) otherwise you not doing anything beside wasting your time.
That's a great video but I would cation folks to NOT flush a tankless if they have good water, or untill it's needed. If the HX is not scaled up, the Vinegar or acid based solution could be attacking the copper. Units like the Rinnai and I think Noritz also now, let you know when they need flushing. There is some more more good info if you google "Tanlkless 101"
@fx2881 I would connect the pump to the cold side. That way the pre filter would help filter and possible junk out as you are flushing. Not sure it make a big difference though. Best. Matt
Thanks for the good video Matt. My question is about the valves. Does it matter which valve you connect the pump to? I've seen videos where people have used either the hot or cold. Which one would give the best results? Thank you.
Matt, nice video but I would only recommend that in the final stage of draining the vinegar , I would leave the hot hose connected and flush water through the heater to fill it with water to remove any airtime trapped in the unit.
No need to dilute. You want it full strength. I have a kit similar to the one in the description. If you buy one from that link I get a small percentage of the sale. Thanks, Matt
Thanks Matt for such a great demonstration. 2 quick questions: 1) Do I need to dilute the vinegar? If yes what %? 2) Which sump pump model do you have?
Thanks for a great video! It is very helpful.... One of the comments mentions that Noritz need to be cleaned with the power on. If that is true, could you please post that information here. Thanks Again!
Dude. Great video, but you really should do close ups. You can see a darn thing that far away. Plus, it's bad lighting anyway. I really needed this video to help me, so thanks. But just common video techniques would have helped.
On the Noritz, you need to keep the power ON throughout the flush so that the solenoids will fire and open all the valves and tubes. After the flush is complete, you need to also clean out the little filter, too.
no when using an tankless water heater thare are much cheaper. my father has one and he has had a 50 gal nat. gas water heater which cost more to run than the tank tankless heater which is on propane, and are only on when you are useing them.
True, but you need an electrician for a tankless unit too. They require a 15amp 120v electric connection. A tankless unit uses power to fire the burner ignition and it has a small resistance heater to keep the unit from freezing when it's cold. Best, Matt
You need the shutoff on the hot side too or you won't be able to capture and recirculate the vinegar solution. Otherwise you'd have to run a hose from a faucet indoors back to the bucket holding the pump/vinegar outside. Best, Matt
I agree that Propane isn't nearly as cheap as Natural Gas, but a standard electric tank is definitely more expensive to operate annually compared to Propane tankless. If you're in an all electric area be sure to look into Heat Pump Electric units like the HP-50 from Rheem. Thanks for commenting. Matt
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Dominik. I will do an update to this video in the near future. Matt
ReplyDeletesorry to tell you this ...but the way you done it ...you did not flush your Noritz. It is as simple as reading instruction thats comes with Noritz (I install them for living and been doing displays for showrooms etc) . noritz has by pass valve and when you unplug it water (vinegar) is not going to your heat exchanger.... Unit has to be plug in (only gas needs to be off) otherwise you not doing anything beside wasting your time.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great video but I would cation folks to NOT flush a tankless if they have good water, or untill it's needed. If the HX is not scaled up, the Vinegar or acid based solution could be attacking the copper. Units like the Rinnai and I think Noritz also now, let you know when they need flushing. There is some more more good info if you google "Tanlkless 101"
ReplyDelete@fx2881 I would connect the pump to the cold side. That way the pre filter would help filter and possible junk out as you are flushing. Not sure it make a big difference though. Best. Matt
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good video Matt. My question is about the valves. Does it matter which valve you connect the pump to? I've seen videos where people have used either the hot or cold. Which one would give the best results? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGood point. I would agree. Matt
ReplyDeleteNot airtime, typo. Just to remove all air before engaging the gas and electric.
ReplyDeleteMatt, nice video but I would only recommend that in the final stage of draining the vinegar , I would leave the hot hose connected and flush water through the heater to fill it with water to remove any airtime trapped in the unit.
ReplyDeleteNo need to dilute. You want it full strength. I have a kit similar to the one in the description. If you buy one from that link I get a small percentage of the sale. Thanks, Matt
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt for such a great demonstration. 2 quick questions:
ReplyDelete1) Do I need to dilute the vinegar? If yes what %?
2) Which sump pump model do you have?
Thanks for a great video! It is very helpful.... One of the comments mentions that Noritz need to be cleaned with the power on. If that is true, could you please post that information here. Thanks Again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback. I shot this a few years ago and I've thought about updating it. I'll add that to the list. Best, Matt
ReplyDeleteAlso, the filter should be cleaned FIRST. Otherwise you aren't really getting rid of much scale during the flush.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the typo. I meant to type, you can NOT see a darn thing.
ReplyDeleteDude. Great video, but you really should do close ups. You can see a darn thing that far away. Plus, it's bad lighting anyway. I really needed this video to help me, so thanks. But just common video techniques would have helped.
ReplyDeleteOn the Noritz, you need to keep the power ON throughout the flush so that the solenoids will fire and open all the valves and tubes. After the flush is complete, you need to also clean out the little filter, too.
ReplyDeleteno when using an tankless water heater thare are much cheaper. my father has one and he has had a 50 gal nat. gas water heater which cost more to run than the tank tankless heater which is on propane, and are only on when you are useing them.
ReplyDeleteTrue, but you need an electrician for a tankless unit too. They require a 15amp 120v electric connection. A tankless unit uses power to fire the burner ignition and it has a small resistance heater to keep the unit from freezing when it's cold. Best, Matt
ReplyDeleteYou need the shutoff on the hot side too or you won't be able to capture and recirculate the vinegar solution. Otherwise you'd have to run a hose from a faucet indoors back to the bucket holding the pump/vinegar outside. Best, Matt
ReplyDeleteWhy do you need a shut off valve on the hot line? Isn't flushing the system by turning on a hot water faucet enough?
ReplyDeleteIsn't the implied cost really part of installation? If you are installing electric over propane you must hire another contractor, the electrican.
ReplyDeleteThis routine takes more like 45 minutes to work effectively. I'm not a seller just an end user who promotes Best Practices. Best, Matt
ReplyDeleteI agree that Propane isn't nearly as cheap as Natural Gas, but a standard electric tank is definitely more expensive to operate annually compared to Propane tankless. If you're in an all electric area be sure to look into Heat Pump Electric units like the HP-50 from Rheem. Thanks for commenting. Matt
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