Navien NFB700-500CvsRBI WATER HEATERS WB0500X
Side-by-side commercial boiler comparison
Navien NFB700-500C
Thermal Efficiency
97.5%
Input Rate
499MBTU/hr
Turndown Ratio
12.00
Application
Indoor
RBI WATER HEATERS WB0500X
Thermal Efficiency
96.4%
Input Rate
500MBTU/hr
Turndown Ratio
10.00
Application
Outdoor
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on thermal eff: 97.5 vs 96.4 %. The RBI WATER HEATERS WB0500X is larger at 500 MBTU/hr versus 499 MBTU/hr. Overall, the Navien NFB700-500C sits higher in the category, ranking above 84% of certified commercial boilers.
Performance
| Spec | Navien | RBI WATER HEATERS |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Efficiency(%) | 97.5 | 96.4 |
| Full-Load Input Rate(MBTU/hr) | 499 | 500 |
| Turndown Ratio | 12.00 | 10.00 |
Configuration
| Spec | Navien | RBI WATER HEATERS |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Indoor | Outdoor |
| Control Type | Multi-stage | Multi-stage |
| Model Name | NFB700-500C | Torus Outdoor Series |