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munch vs. contend

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Bob_36
Bob_36 Member Posts: 83
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I am looking into installing a new mod/con (50k range). The munchkin or the contender would fit the bill. My question is, has the contender been debugged enough or do I stick with the proven munchkin? Thanks for any info in advance.

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  • Bob_36
    Bob_36 Member Posts: 83
    munch vs. contend

    I am looking to install a new mod/con (50k range). The munchkin or the contender would fit the bill. My question is, has the contender been debugged enough or do I stick with the proven munchkin? Thanks for any info in advance.
  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    The Contender

    has addressed a lot of the small "issues" that the Munchkin had.

    My nonly question would be the composite chassis. However the company that manufactures that block has a lot of them in various BTU sizes in nthe field.

    As always time will tell.

    Knock on wood, I did not have to visit any of my Munchkin installes this winter. All the problems I have had were start up or first year bugs. Fingers crossed :)

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  • Bob_36
    Bob_36 Member Posts: 83


    Are you saying the new model is basicly the same as the munchkin? If not, what's the difference between the two? I have no problem choosing the munchkin, I just thought HTP had improved or come out with something new. Just to stray from the subject, would I be giving up alot of efficiency if I chose a gb142(80k)? My heat loss is 35k to 40k depending on how much I insulate. I'm also installing a 40 gal. indirect. I am leaning toward the gb, but don't want to stray that far from my heat loss.
  • Brad White_9
    Brad White_9 Member Posts: 2,440
    Principle Difference Is

    ASME rating. The Contender heat exchanger does not fall under ASME and is not stamped, is my understanding. Lower price point because of that; thus this would be limited to the residential market in most jurisdictions.
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