Rinnai
Rinnai RU199iN
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Rinnai
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A.O. Smith
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | Rinnai | A.O. Smith |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | natural-gas | natural-gas |
| Max flow rate gpm | 11 | 10 |
| Max btu per hour | 199000 | 199000 |
| Power input (kW) | — | — |
| Uniform energy factor | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| Condensing type | condensing | condensing |
| Min activation flow gpm | — | — |
| Vent type | — | pvc |
| Max temp f | — | — |
| Heat exchanger warranty yrs | 15 | 15 |
| Wi-Fi enabled | No | — |
| Weight (lb) | 64 | — |
Sources — Rinnai RU199iN: rinnai.us (verified 2026-07-11). A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N: hotwater.com (verified 2026-07-11).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.