Lecture Notes: AHR Chicago 2024 - Rinnai Innovations

Introduction

• Speaker: Nick from U Mechanical
• Event: AHR Chicago 2024
• Focus: Innovative products from Rinnai

New Rinnai Unit Features

• Release Date: End of Q1 2024
• Product Line: Entire SENSEI line facelift

Key Innovations

Smart Sense Technology

• Transition between natural gas and propane via parameter change
• Eliminates the need to change an orifice

Rinnai App Utilization

• Technicians can upload parameters using the app
• Bluetooth connectivity to units
• Reduces installation time by 13-16 minutes per unit
• Potentially increases daily installations from 1-2 to 2-3 units

Product Specifications

• Weight Reduction: Units decrease by 10 lbs, under 60 lbs total
• Efficiency:
  • Improved from 97% to 98% efficiency
  • Change in water flow through heat exchangers
  • Less than $2 of every $100 in gas spent is wasted

Design and Materials

• Heat Exchanger: Stainless steel
• Minimal Plastic Use: Preference for stainless steel and brass fittings over plastic

Manufacturing and Production

• Non-Condensing Units:
  • Manufactured in Peachtree City, Georgia
  • 100% designed and made in the USA
• Future Plans:
  • By 2026, aim for all products (condensing, non-condensing, boiler line) to be US designed and manufactured

Conclusion

• Emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and domestic manufacturing
• Exciting developments in the Rinnai product line for 2024 and beyond