Brand | Eccotemp |
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Product Dimensions | 14.5"W x 4"H |
Color | White |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Maximum Flow Rate | 4 Gallons Per Minute |
Heat Output | 140 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Style | Liquid Propane |
Mounting Type | Wall |
Manufacturer | Eccotemp Systems |
Part Number | FVI-12-LP |
Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Item model number | FVI12-LP |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 4.0 GPM |
Finish | Steel |
Shape | Rectangle |
Installation Method | Permanent |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Temperature Range | 80-140 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Water Consumption | 3.5 Gallons per Minute |
Display Style | Digital |
Certification | UL |
Usage | Indoor |
Included Components | FVI12-LP Tankless Water Heater, Horizontal Venting, Instruction Manual, Installation Hardware |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited Warranty |
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Brand | Eccotemp |
Product Dimensions | 14.5"W x 4"H |
Color | White |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Maximum Flow Rate | 4 Gallons Per Minute |
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- Whole home indoor, gas powered tankless water heater, rated at 3.6 GPM that activates only when in use, making it an energy saver.
- For indoor installation with safe, efficient power ventilation and perfect for any small home, cabin or apartment.
- Easy to read digital temperature display, on a compact and space-saving design with minimal noise output.
- Safe electronic ignition system; plugs into standard 120v electrical outlet with UL-listed cord.
- Uses standard 1/2" NPT water fittings and is equipped with easy to use manual water temperature controls.Minimum 0.65 GPM flow rate
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Easy to install | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Temperature Control | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | — | 3.5 |
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capacity | 3.5 gallons per minute | 4.3 gallons | 3.6 gallons | 5.1 gallons | 3.18 gallons | 5.3 gallons |
power source | Gas Powered | Liquid Propane | Liquid Propane | Propane Gas | Gas Powered | Solar Powered |
mounting type | Wall | — | Floor Mount | Wall-Mounted, licensed plumber recommended | — | — |
heat output | 140 degrees fahrenheit | — | 80000 btus | 120000 btus | — | — |
material | Alloy Steel | 4.3GPM 100,000BTU | 3.6GPM 80,000BTU | 5.1GPM 120,000BTU | Copper, Stainless Steel | — |
style | Liquid Propane | Propane | Propane | Propane | 3.18GPM Propane | RE140iP Propane |
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ASIN | B002Y0K6AI |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #193,700 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #258 in Water Heaters |
Date First Available | November 20, 2009 |
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The Eccotemp FVI12 Indoor Liquid Propane Tankless Water Heater is one of the most advanced indoor models of the Eccotemp tankless line. Rated at 4.0 GPM with a temperature rise of 38 degrees and 80,000 BTU per hour, the Eccotemp FVI12-LP can meet your hot-water needs! Eccotemp’s advanced 0.7 GPM low flow ignition technology allows users to enjoy endless hot water without experiencing cold spots. Manual temperature controls allow the temperature to be set and regulated at the front control panel, and not your sink or shower. We recommend the Eccotemp FVI12-LP for smaller single-family homes, apartments, condos, or cabins. Using 1-2 hot water applications simultaneously is a breeze with the Eccotemp FVI12-LP. With our upgraded PCB (Product Control Board) performance and an all-new gas modulating valve, consumers can experience best-in-class temperature performance with a price anyone can afford. The compact, wall-mounted Eccotemp FVI12-LP has a 110/120-volt UL listed power cord that powers the internal Exhaust Fan, Digital Display and PCB. The Eccotemp FVI12 has been tested for use at elevations up to 2000 feet. Installation and use of the Eccotemp FVI12 above 2000 feet may affect overall product efficiency and performance. Installation and use of the Eccotemp FVI12 above 5000 feet is not recommended. IMPORTANT NOTE: Cannot be used for HYDRONIC SYSTEMS, RECIRCULATING, or FLOOR HEATING.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the water heater. They mention it's simple to hook up and has good instructions. That said, some complain about the temperature adjustment. They say it'll jump up and be hard to regulate. Some complain about how touchy the flame adjustment is. They also dislike the shut off and leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality, temperature, value, and portability.
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Customers find the installation of the water heater to be simple. They mention that the instructions are good and the installation process is easy. Some mention that mounting the water heating unit is a breeze.
"...It had a 6 year warranty. It was as easy to hook up as the old heater. The only problem I had was that I was on well water and have a water pump...." Read more
"...While it did have a full book of instructions, with lots of informtion about how to install it, some of it was confusing...." Read more
"...Easy to install, and no problems.. I also do not know about factory service, as I have had no problems....." Read more
"...And we do get by - but only just.The install went pretty well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the water heater. Some mention that it functions well, while others say that it stopped working by 2021. Some say that the instructions don't explain how to adjust it properly. Overall, the quality and functionality of the product is mixed.
"...The unit itself is sleek and attractive looking. It feels very sturdy and the cabinet is fairly heavy gauge metal...." Read more
"...great features compared to the Bosch it replaced, and it worked well for a few months...." Read more
"...It then goes into an error mode that doesn't seem to clear until you unplug it and wait 5 minutes, which is garbage when you're in the shower and it..." Read more
"...With all that said, the water heater has functioned flawlessly from day one. when you turn on the water, it cuts on, and heats the water quickly...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the water heater. Some mention that it can heat water well, while others say that it provides plenty of hot water from a very cold well. The outside shell doesn't even get warm to the touch when the water is hot. However, some customers report issues with the temperature, saying that it's impossible to get warm water out of the unit.
"...water begins to flow warm in just a few seconds and is fully hot in less than 15 seconds...." Read more
"...The water would turn hot, but when my pump went to prime, it would cut out and the pressure went down and the water would turn cold...." Read more
"...the bigger model, for whole house hot water supply, it is thermostatically constrolled, so that will help keep the water temps constant, and will..." Read more
"...entirely far too easy for it to do, was to take off and not regulate temperature at all, just get hotter and hotter, and it wouldn't shut off until..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the water heater. Some mention it's very good value for the money, reasonable, and saves a heap of money. However, others say that it shuts off immediately, is a waste of money and time, and is useless.
"...Overall I am very pleased with the unit and it has proven very economical on gas consumption, it will pay for itself in a year's time!..." Read more
"...to expire before you try it out, and be prepared for a very disappointing purchase and costly install...." Read more
"...Pros: Excellent Tech Support Tremendous value for the moneyCons:..." Read more
"...works exactly as promised and I believe I got what I paid for and got a good value...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the water heater. Some mention that it's great for tiny houses, and does not take up too much space. However, others say that it is undersized for their home, the vent pipe is not a common size, and the inlet filter is tiny.
"...It's relatively small compared to that old water heater, looks good and seems to do the job...." Read more
"...I get into this, I have to admit that this tank is probably undersized for our home...." Read more
"...And it is much smaller and easier to install, to boot. Plus, you don't have to spend $200 on vent pipes!" Read more
"...It is also a huge space saver too over the old hot water system...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature adjustment of the water heater. They mention that it's very hard to regulate, the adjustments are touchy, and the flame is extremely sensitive. They say the settings are only good for one application and the knobs are not intuitive. Customers also say that the unit does not automatically adjust the flame intensity based on flow rate. They also complain that the instructions don't explain how to use the two knobs.
"...but then that setting is only good for one application, since sinks and showers and washers all run at different flow rates and this thing is..." Read more
"...exactly but I think it's 125*F. This unit also does not automatically adjust the flame intensity based on flow rate...." Read more
"...This unit has a manual temperature adjustment, so if the pressure is constantly changing, so is the temperature, and over the 15 psi swings I was..." Read more
"...I give it four stars instead of five due to the short-comings of the manual and the somewhat awkward controls...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the shut off of the water heater. They mention that it totally shuts down, giving cold water. Some customers also report that the unit turns off during the shower. They say that it will only fire and stay lit when the gas knob is set at 1%. Some complain that the water fails to ignite often.
"...water while the heater is trying to get enough water to function, it shuts off. Maybe you'll have enough water supply for the demand...." Read more
"The product admits right in its manual that it will shut off anytime you turn the cold tap on...." Read more
"...It did not shut off until I turned off the gas valve. This could have been an extremely dangerous situation...." Read more
"...hotter, etc, etc, till the water maxes out at 175 degrees and totally shuts down, giving you completely cold water!!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water heater. They mention that it sprung a pinhole water leak in the heat exchanger tubing, and the water temperature regulator developed a leak after 2 years. They also say that the unit started spewing water out of it everywhere and that the floor was flooded again.
"...The leak was right on the bend in the tubing, a natural weak spot, and appears to just be where the water pressure wore away at it until it broke...." Read more
"...This time upon hooking up the unit I found it is leaking from a part inside. Trying to deal with Eccotemp has been a nightmare...." Read more
"...thing, and it worked great for a few months, except for a little leak out the bottom, which started almost immediately after installation...." Read more
"...we had one issue out of the box. The brass drain valve on the bottom was leaking. A .79 cent O-ring replacement fixed that...." Read more
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I have some experience as a home owner/handyman and I was able to install the heater relying on the directions that came with the product. I made the mistake of over-tightening the water line and broke the brass connector. I called Eccotemp and left a message. Shortly thereafter I got a call from the help desk. I got excellent advice on how the obtain and install the replacement part. I ordered the part and it came in a few days. Next, I couldn't get the unit to fire up when I turned on the hot water spigot. The fault was mine. I didn't know at the time that my propane gas tank was empty. I emailed the help desk and got back a call within two hours, but when I didn't respond to the call, I got another call about 7:00 o'clock that night. This is the first time I have ever had a vendor pursue ME in order to get me the advise I was asking for. Terrific really. In addition to being out of gas, it turned that I didn't have a regulator on the tank. I got very specific advice on the kind of regulator I needed and how to install it.
Buyers should note that the device requires a gas regulator if you are using a portable propane tank, but the instructions do not say so. The help desk advised me to get a 11 inch water column regulator, or the standard regulator sold for propane fired grills. I couldn't find a regulator that specifically said it was 11 inch water column, but a regulator from Home Depot for grills worked just fine. It cost $16.
This is the best vendor service I have ever received for a mail order product.
Update: We never were able to get this company to back their warantee, and got tired of arguing with them. We ended up having the pinhole repaired, and that lasted about a month. Then, a new pinhole leak started in another place in the tubing. Water sprayed all over the electronic connections, ruining them as well. We've had it with this piece of junk, and won't be repairing it again just to wait for the next leak. Do not waste your money on this product!
I happened to go to the store where I had bought my wayne water pump. The salesman told me that maybe I could just put a higher pressure switch on my pump. What they normally sell in the store is a 30-50 pressure switch which is what city water runs at. There was a 40-60 pressure switch they didn't carry that he thought would give me enough pressure to run the heater consistantly. I bought one from amazon with a low pressure cutoff in case there was a problem with a leak or broken pipe. The salesman told me to open a faucet and drain my lines then check the pressure of my tank. The lines need drained so that you are checking air and not water pressure in the tank. Then to put the pressure to 2 below the pressure switch lower number. Since the switch was at 40, I put the tank at 38. The switch was very easy to change out.
That did the trick. I had to readjust the temp and gas switch on the heater after this. I now have consistant hot water all the time. I am thrilled that I am not heating water all the time, only when I need it. I am sure I will save a lot of money over the years with this new system. I hope this helps anyone who also has a water pump, so you don't have to buy any
extra equiptment.
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-1 Stars for amazon. 5 Stars for the eccotemp waterheater
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2019
1. This unit would not work with a modified sine wave inverter, it would shut down almost immediately with an error. I was planning to upgrade to a pure sine wave anyway and once I did it's been working fine.
2. The temperature controls are a bit weird and it took me some time to figure out an optimal setting. This could be in part due to water pressure being lower as we're on a well but I found the best way to adjust water temperature was by setting the Temperature gauge to highest setting and using the gas regulator to fine tune - I have the gas setting on almost the minimum and this gives me about 120F water temperature.
For cottage / occasional use this unit is perfect, especially for the cost. It's not something I would install in a house.
Very easy to install.