80 Gal. Solar 6-Year 4500-Watt Universal Connect with Element Electric Water Heater
$1252.90
- For use with an open loop direct system circulating potable water
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- Provides ample hot water for homes with 5 people
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Q:is there a difference in features and materials between the 80 and 120 sizes of the solar electric water heaters? I see a rating that shows the 80 as top rated.
by|Sep 5, 2023
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Q:Can I connect this electric heater with standard non solar connections?
by|Aug 11, 2023
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Q:can heater work with out solar
by|Aug 10, 2023
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Q:Can this richmond solar unit replace a Nuvis solar system
by|May 30, 2023
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Feb 23, 2020
Very Nice Solar Hot Water Storage Tank!
I have two 3' x 8' Alten 1980 vintage solar hot water collector panels on my roof which feeds food grade glycol antifreeze to the heat exchanger on this water heater tank via a Watts circulator pump with a small expansion tank. The pump is controlled by a Mysol solar controller.
So far this winter I'm getting 120 degree water temperatures most days this February with this Richmond 80 gallon solar water tank. The insullation on this tank is very good as we recently had a two day power outage and we were able to take showers for two days even though the circulator pump was unable to run and add heat to the water. I also have not connected the electric heating element yet although I plan to in the near future.
I can see why some people have bought this water heater by accident thinking it was an electric only water heater as the box has large letters which read "80 Gallon Electric Water Heater".
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Sep 6, 2023
I just needed it because it was an 80 gallon hot water heater. However, if you’re not using it with a solar hook up or an expansion tank set up or some sort, you won’t have all the parts you need.
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Response from RheemSep 7, 2023
Hello Alan,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced with our product. If you need assistance or just have questions about your water heater, feel free to reach out to our Technical Support Team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST and one of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.
Isaiah
Thank you for your review and feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced with our product. If you need assistance or just have questions about your water heater, feel free to reach out to our Technical Support Team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST and one of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.
Isaiah
Jul 27, 2023
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Apr 5, 2023
Did not function as advertised with no support help
I purchased this tank because it’s supposed to be a closed loop system for solar water heating. The details of this system is to support a glycol system in the heat exchange. There are 2 different options for connecting a closed loop system, on top and on the face. These should be dry on the from collector side as this is where the glycol to the heat transfer occur. Both connections available labeled from collector were both full of water. We attempted contacting Richmond about this issue, they were of zero support help. We purchased this tank for its solar features and we are having to bypass that function to an external heat exchange in order for the system to operate on solar function. I could have bought a standard tank had I known, and saved money. The support is my issue, which was non existent from Richmond, in fact they told us to contact Home Depot with the issue. Unacceptable
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Response from RheemApr 5, 2023
Hi Chris,
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with the performance of your water heater and hope the issue has been resolved. If you still need assistance, please call Technical Support at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST and one of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.
Derius
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with the performance of your water heater and hope the issue has been resolved. If you still need assistance, please call Technical Support at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST and one of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.
Derius
Feb 15, 2023
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Jan 29, 2023
Defective thermocouple.
The thermocouple was defective. I had to order a replacement from a third party. Richmond customer service was unresponsive.
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Response from RheemFeb 3, 2023
Hi,
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the thermocouple on your water heater. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty. For assistance with your water heater, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warrant coverage and parts replacement.
Derius
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the thermocouple on your water heater. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty. For assistance with your water heater, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warrant coverage and parts replacement.
Derius
Aug 24, 2022
Replacement for original Richmond tank. Dropped straight in ....
Replacement for original Richmond tank. Dropped straight in .
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Response from RheemAug 26, 2022
Hi,
Thank you for the 5-star review, glad to hear you are enjoying your new Rheem Water Heater!
Derius
Thank you for the 5-star review, glad to hear you are enjoying your new Rheem Water Heater!
Derius
Jul 12, 2022
solar water heater is fine works well , only ...
solar water heater is fine works well , only remark, the unit did NOT have a tank sensor, it did have wiring and stud to fasten sensor to at the bottom side opening---I used the sensor from old unit
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