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Bosch Powerstream Pro RP27PT Electric Tankless Water Heater

Designed to replace a 40-gallon electric tank

The RP17PT Powerstream Pro electric tankless water heater is built to last. It has solid copper heat exchangers and brass fittings. A thermal cut-out switch provides an excellent safety measure and ensures that the heating elements will not need replacement, as they do with many other electric tankless water heaters. This small unit can be installed virtually anywhere in the home and, of course, produces an endless supply of hot water.

• Over 90% efficient
• Solid copper heat exhanger
• Electronic flow switch
• 3/4" brass male NPT fittings
• External temperature control knob
• Filter screen on inlet
• Thermal cut-out for safety
• Flow sensor to provide a constant output temperature
• For several pages of information about the advantages tankless "on demand" water heaters, visit our Bosch Help Center.
• Energy Saving Chart
• National Listings and Approvals
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Note: RP17PT is not recommended in climates where average annual ground water temperature is less than 60°F.

Special Order Item: 2-3 Weeks for Delivery

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• Bosch Powersteam RP17PT and RP27PT Installation Manual (2.1 MB Adobe PDF)
• Bosch Powersteam RP17PT Troubleshooting Guide
• Parts List (115 KB Adobe PDF)

Powerstream Pro Technical Specifications:

• Model	RP17PT
  Efficiency	90%
  Weight	20 lbs.
  Dimensions	15¼" x 15½" x 4½"
  Water Fittings	¾" male NPT
  Electrical Requirements
  Volts	240
  Kilowatts	17.25kWh
  Amps	US: 80 (2 x 40 amps)* CANADA: 80 (1 x 80 amps)**
  Wire Size	US: 8 gauge (4 conductors & ground) CANADA: 4 gauge (2 conductors & ground)**
  Phase	Single
  Minimum Flow Rate at Given Temperature Rise
  45ºF Rise	2.6 gpm***
  50ºF Rise	2.3 gpm
  60ºF Rise	2.0 gpm
  70ºF Rise	1.7 gpm
  80ºF Rise	1.5 gpm

   

  Average ground water temperature in the United States is 55ºF.
  NOTE: The unit will not provide an output temperature above 131ºF.* Minimum recommended service for the RP17PT is 150 amps
  ** In Canada unit must be wired to a single breaker. AE Canada Kit required and included. Always check local codes.
  *** gpm = Gallons Per Minute †

  

  Information Source: Bosch Water Heating