Takagi Tankless Gas Fired Water Heaters are one of the smallest tankless water heaters in the industry. Don’t let the size fool you, just because the water heater is compact it does not mean that it doesn’t have the same power if not more than larger units. One of the features of the Takagi Tankless Water Heaters is that they are great for small homes and condominiums but you can attach up to three other units for larger homes and multiple family homes.

With the Takagi Tankless Gas Fired Water Heaters, they are so small and compact that they can actually fit in between two wall studs, so the place of installation is not limited to the basement. The Takagi Series offers on demand hot water that can be fueled by either Natural Gas or Propane. The water heaters are considered to be flash water heaters and they start with electronic ignitions for safety.

There are three different models in the Takagi Tankless Gas Fired Water Heaters, the Takagi T-K3, the Takagi T-K3-OS and the Takagi MOBIUS T-M1. Let’s take a look and see what each gas fired tankless water heater would be perfect in your home.

Takagi T-K3 Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater

The T-K3 is one of the most compact tankless water heaters in the industry. The Takagi Gas Fired Tankless Water Heater can be installed inside in colder weather states and outside if you live in milder winter conditions such as California or Florida. The T-K3 can be used in conjunction with any hydronic heating systems like the Radiant UnderFloor Systems and the Hydronic Baseboard Heating.

With the Takagi T-K3 Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater you will get some impressive specifications for such a compact unit. The T-K3 offers a power input when used with natural gas or propane of 11,000 to 199,000 BTU’s. The minimum water pressure on the T-K3 of 15 PSI and a maximum of 150 PSI. For installation you will need a gas connection of ¾” male NPT and the water connection of ¾” male NPT.

The flow rate of the water recovery ranges from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with gallons per minute range from 7.0 gpm to 3.7 gpm. The higher the water temp the lower the gallons per minute will be. The electrical supply of the Takagi T-K3 Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater is 120 volts and 0.77 amps. The unit measures in at 20-1/2″ H x 13.8″ W X 8-1/2″ D.

Takagi T-K3-OS Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater

What sets the Takagi T-K3-OS Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater apart from the rest is that this unit is eligible for a 2009 Tax Credit. You don’t see too many water heaters that are eligible for tax credits. This unit has a built in power venting system. Which means that the unit has an outdoor installation, how many other water heaters can be installed outdoors? Like the T-K3, the T-K3-OS is a compact tankless gas fired water heater, measuring at 13.8″ wide and the unit weighs a light 40 pounds.

The Takagi T-K3-OS Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater offers an unlimited supply of hot water on a continuing basis. The reason for that is because the unit does not have a storage tank to heat and reheat water, it comes right from the water heater. The T-K3-OS has an On Demand Instant Water Heater that begins to heat up water at 0.5 gallons per minute and can have an endless stream of hot water from as low as 0.4 gallons per minute to 7.0 gallons per minute.

The Takagi T-K3-OS Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater has a thermal rating of 83%, which goes both for liquid propane and natural gas. The unit is rated with a high efficiency rating and it is said to be environmentally friendly. The unit will only burn gas when the unit is calling for hot water and this will save you a great deal on your gas bills. The system has 4 separate temperature settings, these temps range from 113 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit.

Takagi MOBIUS T-M1 Gas Fired Tankless Water Heater

The Takagi MOBIUS T-M1 Gas Fired Tankless Water Heater is one of the stronger tankless water heaters in the series. It can effectively heat three showers at the same time. That is almost unheard of, some systems you have to wait a half an hour or more to take a shower after the last person took a shower. Not only is this unit great for large homes but for hotels, motels and apartment buildings as well.

You can link up to 20 units using a single main control system. These units are small enough to fit anywhere. The Takagi MOBIUS T-M1 Gas Fired Tankless Water Heater has an Input BTU Rate with Natural Gas of 25,000 to 235,000 and when used with liquid propane you will get a 25,000 to 225,000 BTU’s. The unit when used with natural gas has an energy factor of .81 and a thermal efficiency of 82.3%. When used with liquid propane, you have an energy factor of .84 and a thermal efficiency of 84.7%.

The unit is a Combustion Fan Assisted unit with a gas and water connection of ¾” NPT. The water pressure is a minimum of 15 PSI and 150 PSI. The unit has an electronic ignition with an electrical supply of 120 volts with 0.8 amps.

The Takagi Tankless Gas Fired Water Heaters are perfect for any installation application. They are space savers as well as cost effective water heaters. With the compact units you can see the savings on your gas bills as well as your electric bills. If you have an outdated water heater that hasn’t been changed for many, many years it is time to upgrade to a Takagi Tankless Gas Fired Water Heater.