Rheem Expands Line of SolPak® Solar Water Heating Solutions to Include Rheem Tankless Gas Products and Rheem Marathon Electric Storage Tanks

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Rheem Expands Line of SolPak® Solar Water Heating Solutions to Include Rheem Tankless Gas Products and Rheem MarathonÔ Electric Storage Tanks

 

Wide Array of Energy-Efficient Options Makes it Easy to Find a Customized Solar Water Heating System

 

ATLANTA, June 14, 2010 – Rheem has added two new environmentally-conscious solar water heating solutions to the company’s line of SolPak active solar water heating systems: tankless gas products and Rheem Marathon™ storage tanks. With these additions, Rheem SolPak now provides contractors with an enhanced selection of energy-efficient solar options that can be tailored to any gas or electric job.

 

Since water heating can account for up to 20 percent of a home’s energy usage, solar energy is one of the most efficient ways to reduce environmental impact, save energy and lower home utility costs. Choosing a Rheem SolPak solar water heating solution can help homeowners save energy and money.

 

SolPak systems can provide up to 80 percent of a home’s hot water, depending on the area of the country in which they are installed. To account for the remaining hot water, homeowners are encouraged to install a secondary water heating source to ensure an adequate supply of hot water during periods of inclement weather or seasonal changes. Choosing to use either a Rheem tankless gas product or the Marathon tank with SolPak ensures continuous comfort and optimum energy efficiency. 

 

SolPak featuring Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heaters

 

Using Rheem tankless water heaters as a secondary water heater offers many benefits, including:

 

  • Energy Efficiency – Water is heated only when it is needed, reducing energy use and eliminating the cost to store hot water, making it an ideal secondary source.
  • Precise Comfort Control – Rheem SolPak featuring Tankless gas products include an easy-to-use digital thermostat, ensuring water is delivered at the homeowner’s desired temperature.
  • Space Saving – About the size of a medicine cabinet, Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heaters free up valuable living space in the home by eliminating the need for a full-size secondary storage tank.
  • Installation Flexibility – All Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heater models can now be used in tandem with the SolPak active solar water heating system.

 

SolPak featuring Rheem Marathon Electric Tank Water Heaters

 

As an alternative to using tankless water heaters as a secondary water heater, homeowners may now select Rheem Marathon tanks as the system’s solar storage tank. SolPak featuring Marathon combines the longevity of the popular Rheem Marathon electric water heater with the energy savings of an active solar water heating system. This product marriage will allow homeowners to achieve energy efficiency, lower operating costs and system longevity, while creating a more eco-conscious home.

 

Using a SolPak system with Rheem Marathon tanks also gives homeowners access to a unique pump controller. The pump controller allows homeowners to see how many kilowatts the solar panels have collected, giving them a real-time glimpse into the ongoing monetary savings the SolPak system offers.

 

Monetary savings for SolPak systems featuring tankless water heaters and Marathon tanks go beyond reduced energy consumption by qualifying for a federal tax credit of up to 30 percent of the total installed cost. Additionally, SolPak featuring Marathon is one of the few active solar water heating systems that comply with the Buy American Act.

 

About Rheem Manufacturing Company

Rheem Manufacturing Company (www.rheem.com) is privately held with headquarters in Atlanta. In its 83rd year of operation, the company manufactures a full-line of high-quality residential and commercial heating and cooling systems; tank, tankless, solar, and heat pump water heaters; swimming pool heaters and commercial boilers throughout North America and world markets. The company’s premium brands including Raypak, Ruud and Rheem have been recognized with countless industry and consumer awards for reliability, innovative design, and high quality. Rheem is the official heating, cooling, and water heating supplier to Kevin Harvick, Inc. and is the primary sponsor of NASCAR’s Nationwide Series “Driver of the Decade”, Kevin Harvick and his # 33 car.

 

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