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First Mate · 10-01-2013, 11:54 AM

Thanks for all the info in this thread, it helped me make the decision to install a 12K unit a few weeks ago. Our old existing propane heater hangs below the floor and is not to code, but I knew that when I bought the place a year ago. I was headed for replacement with a Rinnai but I know its drawbacks, I've had one in my bedroom at home for 10+ years.

Since it's our first year in this camp I don't have a fuel usage history, but NHEC still allowed the rebate--very happy about that. Because of the rebate the price was comparable to the Rinnai and I gained an AC unit in the process!

I have been using it for heat only thus far, it's very quiet and does a good job. I think it could have been sited better for heating (it was not Steve) but I need to play with the controls. Visually it is in the best spot--which was my concern when we planned it--but I wasn't aware that when it is set for heat the vanes automatically point straight down. There is shelving on the wall that's 8" below the unit that gets plenty warm. I know I can aim them differently but there's a compromise with the "auto" function.

I kept the electric baseboards in the bedroom for budget reasons, maybe I can add one there next year as well.

Anyway, thanks for (unknowingly) guiding me in this direction, otherwise I would never have thought of it!

10-01-2013, 11:54 AM	#26
First Mate Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 38 Thanks: 15 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks for all the info in this thread, it helped me make the decision to install a 12K unit a few weeks ago. Our old existing propane heater hangs below the floor and is not to code, but I knew that when I bought the place a year ago. I was headed for replacement with a Rinnai but I know its drawbacks, I've had one in my bedroom at home for 10+ years. Since it's our first year in this camp I don't have a fuel usage history, but NHEC still allowed the rebate--very happy about that. Because of the rebate the price was comparable to the Rinnai and I gained an AC unit in the process! I have been using it for heat only thus far, it's very quiet and does a good job. I think it could have been sited better for heating (it was not Steve) but I need to play with the controls. Visually it is in the best spot--which was my concern when we planned it--but I wasn't aware that when it is set for heat the vanes automatically point straight down. There is shelving on the wall that's 8" below the unit that gets plenty warm. I know I can aim them differently but there's a compromise with the "auto" function. I kept the electric baseboards in the bedroom for budget reasons, maybe I can add one there next year as well. Anyway, thanks for (unknowingly) guiding me in this direction, otherwise I would never have thought of it!