Brand | Reliance |
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Product Dimensions | 14.12"W x 14.12"H |
Wattage | 3000 watts |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Manufacturer | Reliance |
Part Number | 6 6 SOMS K |
Item Weight | 33.3 pounds |
Item model number | 6-6-SOMS K |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 6 Gallon |
Installation Method | 1 |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Certification | UL |
Included Components | Rough Plumbing; Parts and Repair;water-heaters |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Brand | Reliance |
Product Dimensions | 14.12"W x 14.12"H |
Wattage | 3000 watts |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
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About this item
- Ideal for under counter or crawl space installation
- 6 gallon short, 6 year warranty, electric.
- Single 120 volt 1650 watt copper heating element.
- Side mounted cold water inlet and hot water outlet for easy installation.
- Factory installed Temperature and Pressure, T&P relief valve
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ASIN | B000W6AVMY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #445,910 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #559 in Water Heaters |
Date First Available | August 17, 2005 |
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Product Description
606 series. 1650/120V. UL listed. No dip tube since the bottom inlet eliminates need for it. 1" foam insulation/16.00 R-value. Factory installed T&P valve. Meets NAECA codes. Glass lined tank. Inlet and outlet connections on side for easier installation in tight spaces. Warranty: 6 year tank/parts.
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Series 606 electrics provide up to 4,500 watts/hr. input — plenty for all your hot water needs.
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3000 watts
120 volts
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, size and value of the water heater. For example, they mention it works well, it's easy to hook up and it fits in small places. That said some complain about the leakage and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the water heater. They mention that it works well, has no leaks, and serves their needs well. Some say that the tank works great as a secondary tank for a Rinnai tankless heater. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This water heater works great and is constructed very well. I'm using it inline with a large whole house natural gas water heater...." Read more
"...As for the water heater, It is awesome and works great." Read more
"...I was mounted under the sink in a kitchen base cabinet. It works great and heats up in a reasonable amount of time...." Read more
"...It works great and heats up water fast...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the water heater to be easy. They mention that it works like a charm, is easy to hook up with the proper fitting, and is able to be hooked up as expected. Customers also appreciate the 110v wiring, which makes wiring super easy.
"...My pipes are in the attic so it was easy to install this. I have this right next to shower pipes on a shelf and I get hot water instantly...." Read more
"...Was very easy to install. Beings we live in our RV the old heater gave out and we replaced it with this model of heater...." Read more
"...Installation is easy, plumbing and electrical knowledge is required. It is not a plug and play item." Read more
"...got a bad one and it happens.... Overall a great little unit, easy to install and also has top in/out ports if that are plugged from the factory...." Read more
Customers like the size of the water heater. They say it's great for fitting in small places, such as a camper, cabin, or kitchen. Some mention that the water tank is compact and holds more hot water than they might think. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and performance of the product.
"...Had to replace a valve and an element. Works well, small capacity." Read more
"...No remodeling required, it fit very well in it's place. We have a good source of electricity so no need of a propane heater." Read more
"...This little 6-gallon unit is perfect for my home size and recirculation setup...." Read more
"This is a great little water heater. Fits in tight spots and hold more hot water than you might think...." Read more
Customers like the value of the water heater. They say it's a great unit for the price, inexpensive to operate, and a perfect solution for affordable RV water heater replacement. Some mention that the size and price are nice. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of this product.
"...Not deal breakers and the heater is a really good buy." Read more
"...It does the job perfectly and because it's electric, it costs very little to operate. I'm totally happy with the set up...." Read more
"Nice size and price. Know the bad thing - the shipping. the packaging sucks. The outer box is good...." Read more
"...Bottom line, this is a great unit for the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the water heater. Some mention that it heats good, enough for a 6.5 minute hot shower, and heats up fast. However, others say that it was damaged when it arrived. The bottom of the box was torn along the side, and the relief valve was damaged.
"...The water heater has a lot of insulation. I still bought a R-11 water heater blanket to cover it up. The three ports on top radiate heat...." Read more
"...It works great and heats up in a reasonable amount of time...." Read more
"...one of these in a small kitchenette and couldn't prevent it from steaming, hissing, spewing water, and flooding the floor out of the catch basin I'd..." Read more
"...It works great and heats up water fast...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water heater. For example, they mention that the valve leaks water continually, the original propane tank sprouted a leak, and the relief valve began pouring non-stop. Some say that the product does not work and that the safety value is leaking.
"...It leaked a lot. I ended up buying a standard one from the local Ace hardware store. There is no cushioning in the box...." Read more
"...the water and because everytime I start up from cold, the pressure relief valve leaks until the water heater reaches temp...." Read more
"...small kitchenette and couldn't prevent it from steaming, hissing, spewing water, and flooding the floor out of the catch basin I'd ordered with it...." Read more
"...it inside my wood shop for an outside shower, and it began leaking right away...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the water heater. They mention that the pressure relief valve was broken, the temperature-pressure relief valve is faulty, and the T&P valve was damaged. Some customers also say that the water tank was dented.
"...My unit was a little banged up when it arrived and the T&P valve was damaged. It leaked a lot...." Read more
"...That's when I noted the water outlet threads was damaged on bottom side where I could not see it...." Read more
"...The heater had suffered damage in route and the pressure valve was leaking...." Read more
"...FIRST UNIT AND WHEN I RECEIVED THE SECOND ONE, THE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS BROKE AND WATER FLOWED RIGHT THROUGH THE TANK...." Read more
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I like the traditional cylindrical water heater format. The parts are all standard water heater parts that you can pick up from any home improvement store. So, the only time I would have to contact Reliance is if the tank starts leaking.
There are ports on top to optionally have the input and output ports on top. I used the top optional hot water port to add a second magnesium anode. I also replace the stock aluminum anode with a magnesium anode. I took regular 0.9 inch diameter magnesium water heater anode rods and cut them down to 10 inches with a reciprocating saw with bi-metal blade. I popped out or unscrew the plastic trim piece to fit a socket in there to undo the old one. I took it slowly using auto trim removers and large screwdrivers. I used an 18V Milwaukee impact wrench and everything came apart easily. I have a feeling a normal ratchet would take the port plugs or anode out easily too. I wrapped all the connections and plugs with teflon tape 6 times around. There are no leaks and I could position everything however orientation I wanted. I have ball valves on both side hot and cold water ports and brass street elbows to point the connections up. It's then connected to my piping with 24" flex corrugated copper connectors bent for heat trapping. The plastic drain is fine on this unit, but I replaced it with a dielectric nipple, 3/4 brass ball valve, 3/4 brass pipe to garden hose connector, and a brass garden hose cap. The ball valve allows for easier sediment removal and I've had the plastic valves get stuck open with sediment before. Inside, the top cold water inlet port has a pex dip tube as you would expect. The side hot water outlet has a curved pex tube that goes to the very top of the unit right under the hot water outlet port on top so you get the hottest water in the tank. Very smart! The tube moved easily to accommodate the second 0.9 inch anode.
The water heater needs to be hard wired into your electrical system on it's own 20 amp circuit. The internal wiring is 12 gauge which is great. I don't have to worry much about it melting. Some other manufacturers may use smaller wiring which doesn't make sense. The temperature selector is under the front cover and it's easy to change the temperature. The heating element makes a quiet hissing type noise and is a basic $10 one.
The water heater has a lot of insulation. I still bought a R-11 water heater blanket to cover it up. The three ports on top radiate heat. I covered them up with pieces of pipe insulation I had left over when I insulated my pipes. I also covered the top part of the T&P valve with 1" pipe insulation loosely placed.
My unit was a little banged up when it arrived and the T&P valve was damaged. It leaked a lot. I ended up buying a standard one from the local Ace hardware store. There is no cushioning in the box. There is a little cylindrical plastic insert to center it in the shipping box and a couple of cardboard sheets for spacing. Amazon customer service was great! I am totally satisfied with this purchase.
FYI, you can get a similar 10 gallon Kenmore from Orchard Supply (i.e. looks exactly the same as the 10 gallon version but with a Kenmore name plate) for about the same price or cheaper as this one. The 10 gallon version is bigger dimensionally but not by much. There are also larger versions still.