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Bradford White RG1PV50S6N 50 Gallon 40,000 BTU TTW Power Vent Energy Saver Residential Water Heater

 

The Bradford White RG1PV50S6N is a 50 gallon, short, hot water heater. A shorter tank height means a wider diameter. This tank is 56-3/8" from the floor to the blower and the jacket diameter is 22" wide. Featuring an input of 40,000 BTUs, this hot water heater has a First Hour Rating or First Hour Delivery of 78 gallons.

 

Basically, the First Hour Rating means how much hot water the hot water heater can deliver in an hour of use, starting with a fully heated tank. It does not mean that the hot water will last for one hour. As the cold water enters the tank it is heated, the faster you use your hot water, the faster your water will become tepid and then cold. However, depending on your temperature set point and your household's water use you can calculate how much hot water you need during your busiest hour. As you use the water in the tank, it is continuously being replenished and heated.

 

The Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) is used to determine the energy efficiency of the hot water heater. Recover efficiency, stand-by loss and cycling loss are all included in the energy factor. Typically, the higher the energy factor, the more efficient the water heater. Cost of fuel however, will have an impact on annual operating costs.

 

An example of a 85 gallon peak demand might look like this:

• 4 showers (10 x 4 = 40 gallons)
• 1 bath (15 x 1 = 15 gallons)
• 1 shave (2 x 1 = 2 gallons)
• 1 meal prep (4 x 1 = 4 gallons)
• 1 hand dishwashing (4 x 1 = 4 gallons)
• 1 dishwasher run (6 x 1 = 6 gallons)
• 2 loads of laundry (7 x 2 = 14 gallons)

This household would probably want a hot water heater with a first hour rating of between 83 and 87 gallons.

 

Another important feature when choosing a hot water heater is the Recovery Rise. A 90° recovery rise for this tank is about 43 gallons per hour. All Bradford White hot water heaters are NAECA Compliant.

The Bradford White Defender Safety System is designed to be the safest, most reliable flammable vapor ignition resistant system in the industry meeting all the requirements set forth by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Defender Safety System features ScreenLok Technology flame arrestor. The louvered flame arrestor design increases the speed of incoming combustion air and creates a vector effect inside the combustion chamber when flammable vapors are ignited, preventing flames from traveling back through the flame arrestor and outside the water heater. Other features include Resettable thermal switch, virtually maintenance free.
 

ICON Control System is included on all Bradford White Residential and Light Duty Commercial Water Heaters. Features of the ICON System include:

• Advanced Temperature Control System - A microprocessor constantly monitors and controls burner operation to maintain consistent and accurate water temperature levels
• Exclusive Performance Software
• Intelligent Diagnostics for installers with status indicator
• Pilot-On-Indication
• Millivolt Powered - No external electricity required
• Separate Immersed Thermowell - No need to drain the tank when removing or replacing the gas valve
• Integrated Piezo Igniter

Hydrojet® Total Performance System: The Hydrojet® Total Performance System is a cold-water inlet tube that was especially engineered to reduce costly sediment buildup and create more thorough mixing of incoming water with stored water. Because of more efficient mixing, extreme temperature differences throughout the tank are greatly reduced. Water Heaters with the Hydrojet Total Performance System don't have to work as hard or as often to maintain a maximum supply of hot water at the desired temperature. They heat water faster and use less energy to do it. And, it’s standard equipment on all Bradford White top connect residential water heaters.

Vitraglas® The World's Best Enamel Tank Lining: Bradford White water heater tanks are protected from the corrosive effects of hot water by an exclusive enamel lining. The exclusive Vitraglas enamel lining is uniquely formulated and applied to the interior of the water heater tank.

Our test results prove that Vitraglas provides unsurpassed protection against failure when compared to other water heater linings.

The Bradford White RG1PV50S6N is in compliance with the new Energy Factor requirements for water heater manufacturers set forth by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA).

• Standard Features:
  • Advanced ScreenLok® Technology Flame Arrestor design
  • Resettable thermal switch
  • Maintenance free
  • Pedestal base
  • Sight window
  • Powerful blower motor
  • Factory installed Hydrojet® Total Performance System - Cold water inlet sediment reducing device helps prevent sediment build up in tank. Increases first hour delivery of hot water while minimizing temperature build up in tank.
  • 1" Non-CFM Foam Installation
• ICON Features:
  • Enhanced Performance
  • Advanced Temperature Control System
  • Intelligent Diagnostics
  • Pilot On Indication
  • Green LED
  • Separate Immersed Thermowell
• Power Venting - venting can be horizontally, through the wall or vertically, through the roof

• Dimensions:
  • A - Floor to Top of Blower: 56-3/8"
  • B - Jacket Dimensions: 22"
  • C - Vent Size: 2" or 3"
  • D - Floor to T&P Connection: 40-5/8"
  • E - Floor to Gas Connection: 11-1/2"
  • F - Floor to Top of Heater: 48-3/16"
  • G - Floor to Water Connection: 50-1/2"
  • H - Depth: 27-3/16"

 

 

 

General Features

Rated Nominal Volume (Gallons): 50

DOE Rated Storage Volume (Gallons): 48

Fuel Type: Natural Gas (NG)

Energy Star: Yes

Connectivity: Not WiFi Compatible

Weights and Dimensions

Overall Height (in.): 65.813

Height (Floor To Top of Heater - in.): 57.563

Overall Depth (in.): 27.188

Jacket Diameter (in.): 22

Weight (lbs.): 173

Performance

BTU Input: 40000

First Hour Delivery Rating (Gal.): 75

Uniform Energy Factor (UEF): 0.72

Recovery at 90°F Rise (GPH): 43

Recovery Efficiency: 80%

Venting and Connection Requirements

Venting: Power Vent

Vent Size (in.): 2" or 3"

Venting Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical

Water Connection Size (in.):

3/4" NPT

Gas Connection Size (in.): 1/2"

Electrical Requirements

Voltage 110-120V

Amps: 3.1

Cord Length (ft.): 10"

 

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Bradford White Corporation, headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania, is an American-owned and employee owned, full-line manufacturer of residential and commercial and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage applications. The corporation's manufacturing facilities are in Middleville, Michigan and Niles, MI, and Rochester, NH. The water heaters were patented by Gerald E White from the years 1933–1938. The company is among the largest American manufacturers of water heaters, competing with companies such as Rheem and A. O. Smith. Bradford White Corporation is made up of Bradford White Water Heaters, Bradford White – Canada, Laars Heating Systems, and Niles Steel Tank

 

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