Main Features Of The Bosch Aquastar 1600p
The Bosch 1600P gas tankless water heater is another product that comes from the Aquastar line. It is perfect for household appliances that need hot water or for only one major appliance. The performance is as high as the 125HX heater’s; the only difference is that it has a standing pilot. You can buy this model for natural gas or for propane.
This gas tankless water heater has an average efficiency of 78%. The lowest flow rate is 0.5 gallons per minute. The detail that sets it apart from the other models is how much can it raise the temperature of the water and at what flow rate. The highest temperature rise achieved by this model is 90°F at a flow rate of 2.1 gallons per minute. The next best temperature rise is 77°F and is achieved at a flow rate of 2.4 gallons per minute. At a flow rate of 2.9 gallons per minute, the temperature that the water can reach is 65°F. The temperature rise of 55°F can be achieved at 3.4 gallons per minute. The lowest temperature rise is of course at the highest flow rate, at 4.3 gallons per minute the temperature rise of the water can only be 45°F.
Bosch has always tried to make the installation of a gas tankless water heater as easy as an electric tankless water heater. Here are some details about the installation: The size of the vent is 5″ and it should be installed vertically. The gas connection type is 3/4″ Male NPT and the water connection type is 1/2″ Male NPT. The lowest gas pressure this model should have is 5.7″ WC and the highest 14″ WC. If a propane model is chosen, the pressure should be between 10.5″ WC and 14″ WC. The water pressure should be lower than 30 PSI and the highest water pressure shouldn’t go over 150 PSI.
You will get a 12 year warranty on this model for the heat exchanger if it has been used for a single family home. If you used the tankless heater in other circumstances, then the warranty for the heat exchanger will be only 2 years. You also get a 2 year warranty for all the other parts. The price for this model is not higher than $500. It is perfect for household appliances that need hot water or for a single major appliance.