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Feature
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RV-500
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Tank Type
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RV-500 Advantage
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Wait for hot water
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Instant
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Up to 30 minutes
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Hot water now!
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Amount of hot water
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Unlimited
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6 to 10 gallons
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Comfortable bathing
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Maximum shower time
(at normal shower temperature)
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Endless
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5 minutes
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Relaxing bathing
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Temperature variation
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± 2º F
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Variable
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Consistent temperature
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Temperature Setting
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Adjustable
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Fixed (na adjustment)
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Flexible temperature
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Fuel consumption
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940 gallons hot water/LPG tank
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740 gallons hot water/LPG tank
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Lower fuel costs
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Electronic Ignition
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Standard
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Added cost option
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Lower fuel costs
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Case Material
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Galvanized Steel
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Cardboard
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Longer Lasting
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Water Fittings
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Solid Brass
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Aluminum
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Better Quality
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Operating Noise
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Very quiet & only when water is running
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Noisy with intermitent running due to standby heat losses
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Less noise
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Flue Temperature
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under 300°F
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over 500°F
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No scorched paint
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Weight When Full
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27.5 pounds
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110 pounds
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Less weight - better RV gas mileage
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Space Requirements
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1.52 cubic feet
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3.1 cubic feet
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Space Saver!
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Stand-by heat Loss
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None
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Constant
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Save energy - save money!
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