Rinnai continuous flow hot water heating units have replaced a vastly oversized and close to redundant traditional system at the Combe Hay Care Home in Scarborough. This upgrade ensures compliance with care home temperature regulations and enhances legionella prevention measures.
Comgas Heating advised on the replacement system and chose 2 x Rinnai HD55i units – heavy-duty, high-efficiency gas-fired continuous flow water heating units with optimal fuel consumption. In like-for-like comparison to more traditional methods, the continuous flow system is proven to be more cost-effective over a lifetime.
The Rinnai HD55i is an internal wall-hung, gas-fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water in excess of 820 litres per hour at a 50°C rise. The HD55i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend. As with the whole of the Rinnai range, the HD55i is ErP A-rated.
The unit is compact, reliable, and combines innovation with quality. The HD55i operates between 1-10 bar pressure, which is suitable for mains cold water supply and systems with booster pumps. It accurately supplies temperatures of 65°C, making the HD55i suitable for secondary return systems and ensuring compliance with nursing home water temperature regulations.
Rinnai Heavy Duty continuous flow gas-fired water heaters feature outputs up to 58kW and can deliver water at very precise, high-volume temperature accuracy. All models have full electronic ignition with no pilot light and operate on demand only, consuming no gas when not in use. This efficiency is crucial for care homes, where maintaining consistent care home temperature is essential for resident safety and comfort.
The Rinnai HD55i is a fully modulating 52.6kW unit that can also be installed in a manifold arrangement. This ensures that the system can and will meet any hot water demand at all peak times, no matter what the demand. This is particularly important for legionella prevention, as maintaining the correct water temperature is a key factor in preventing the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Typical applications include major restaurant chains, industry offices, hotels, sports centres, schools, sports clubs, shower blocks in holiday parks – anywhere with a need for extremely reliable supplies of hot water delivered economically and at energy efficiency levels surpassing all building regulations and European standards. This makes them ideal for temporary or emergency hot water needs, including in care homes where maintaining proper care home temperature and adhering to nursing home water temperature regulations are critical.
Additionally, the Rinnai HD55i units are designed to be environmentally friendly, reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. This aligns with modern sustainability goals, making them an excellent choice for facilities aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. The robust construction and advanced technology of Rinnai units ensure long-term reliability and performance, providing peace of mind for care home operators and residents alike.
By choosing Rinnai, Combe Hay Care Home has not only improved its hot water system but also ensured compliance with stringent health and safety standards, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
