Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N 48 Gallon, Power Direct Vent Water Heater, Natural Gas

Sku:
BRADFORD-RG2PDV50H6N
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$3,199.00
After about 10 - 15 years of service sediment build-up and corrosion inside the tank can take their toll. Bradford White Power Direct Vent Water heaters are for installations that lack sufficient air for combustion and require flexibility in installation. The power direct vent models can be vented horizontally or vertically and are also approved for direct vent, closed combustion applications.

The Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N is a 50 gallon power direct vent hot water heater. It is an Energy Star Qualified unit and features a high input of 60,000 BTUs. Standard features include Bradford White's Icon System, Defender Safety System and factory-installed Hydrojet Total Performance System.
 
The tank is 69-1/16" from the floor to the exhaust outlet while standing 59-5/16" from the floor to the top of the heater. The jacket diameter is 22" wide and the depth of the heater is 30-1/2". This hot water heater has a First Hour Rating or First Hour Delivery of 103 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 Energy Factor (EF) 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 99 gallon peak demand might look like this:
  • 4 showers (10 x 4 = 40 gallons)
  • 2 baths (15 x 2 = 30 gallons)
  • 2 shaves (2 x 2= 4 gallons)
  • 2 hand dishwashing (4 x 2 = 8 gallons)
  • 1 meal prep (4 x 1 = 4 gallons)
  • 1 dishwasher run (6 x 1 = 6 gallons)
  • 1 load of laundry (7 x 1 = 7 gallons)
This household would probably want a hot water heater with a first hour rating of between 97 and 101 gallons.
 
Another important feature when choosing a hot water heater is the Recovery Rise. A 90° recovery rise for this tank is about 65 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.
  • Standard Features:
    • Closed combustion
    • 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.
    • Vitraglas lining
    • Vertical or horizontal venting
    • Optional concentric vent termination kit
    • Flammable vapor sensor
    • Magnesium anode rod
    • Cast aluminum air intake boot
    • T&P valve
    • Brass drain valve
    • 2" non-CFC foam insulation
  • ICON Features:
    • Enhanced Performance
    • Advanced Temperature Control System
    • Intelligent Diagnostics
    • Pilot On Indication
    • Green LED
    • Separate Immersed Thermowell
  • Dimensions:
    • A - Floor to Exhaust Outlet: 69-1/16"
    • B - Jacket Dimensions: 22"
    • C - Vent Size: 3" or 4"
    • D - Floor to T&P Connection: 52-5/16"
    • E - Floor to Gas Connection: 13-5/8"
    • F - Floor to Top of Heater: 58-15/16"
    • N - Floor to Air Intake: 69-3/16"
    • G - Floor to Water Connection: 60-3/16"
    • H - Depth: 30-1/2"
 
This water heater is not certified for commercial use in Texas, or residential use in Utah, or the following air quality districts in California:
  • Bay Area AQMD (Reg 9, Rule 6)
  • Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD (Rule 411)
  • San Joaquin Valley APCD (Rule 4902)
  • Santa Barbara County APCD (Rule 352)
  • South Coast AQMD (Rule 1146)
  • Ventura County AQMD (Rule 74-11)
  • Yolo-Solano AQMD (Rule 2.37)
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Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N 50 Gallon, Power Direct Vent Water Heater, Natural Gas

Product Overview

After about 10 - 15 years of service sediment build-up and corrosion inside the tank can take their toll. Bradford White Power Direct Vent Water heaters are for installations that lack sufficient air for combustion and require flexibility in installation. The power direct vent models can be vented horizontally or vertically and are also approved for direct vent, closed combustion applications.

The Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N is a 50 gallon power direct vent hot water heater. It is an Energy Star Qualified unit and features a high input of 60,000 BTUs. Standard features include Bradford White's Icon System, Defender Safety System and factory-installed Hydrojet Total Performance System.
 
The tank is 69-1/16" from the floor to the exhaust outlet while standing 59-5/16" from the floor to the top of the heater. The jacket diameter is 22" wide and the depth of the heater is 30-1/2". This hot water heater has a First Hour Rating or First Hour Delivery of 103 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 Energy Factor (EF) 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 99 gallon peak demand might look like this:
  • 4 showers (10 x 4 = 40 gallons)
  • 2 baths (15 x 2 = 30 gallons)
  • 2 shaves (2 x 2= 4 gallons)
  • 2 hand dishwashing (4 x 2 = 8 gallons)
  • 1 meal prep (4 x 1 = 4 gallons)
  • 1 dishwasher run (6 x 1 = 6 gallons)
  • 1 load of laundry (7 x 1 = 7 gallons)
This household would probably want a hot water heater with a first hour rating of between 97 and 101 gallons.
 
Another important feature when choosing a hot water heater is the Recovery Rise. A 90° recovery rise for this tank is about 65 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.
  • Standard Features:
    • Closed combustion
    • 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.
    • Vitraglas lining
    • Vertical or horizontal venting
    • Optional concentric vent termination kit
    • Flammable vapor sensor
    • Magnesium anode rod
    • Cast aluminum air intake boot
    • T&P valve
    • Brass drain valve
    • 2" non-CFC foam insulation
  • ICON Features:
    • Enhanced Performance
    • Advanced Temperature Control System
    • Intelligent Diagnostics
    • Pilot On Indication
    • Green LED
    • Separate Immersed Thermowell
  • Dimensions:
    • A - Floor to Exhaust Outlet: 69-1/16"
    • B - Jacket Dimensions: 22"
    • C - Vent Size: 3" or 4"
    • D - Floor to T&P Connection: 52-5/16"
    • E - Floor to Gas Connection: 13-5/8"
    • F - Floor to Top of Heater: 58-15/16"
    • N - Floor to Air Intake: 69-3/16"
    • G - Floor to Water Connection: 60-3/16"
    • H - Depth: 30-1/2"
 
This water heater is not certified for commercial use in Texas, or residential use in Utah, or the following air quality districts in California:
  • Bay Area AQMD (Reg 9, Rule 6)
  • Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD (Rule 411)
  • San Joaquin Valley APCD (Rule 4902)
  • Santa Barbara County APCD (Rule 352)
  • South Coast AQMD (Rule 1146)
  • Ventura County AQMD (Rule 74-11)
  • Yolo-Solano AQMD (Rule 2.37)

Tech Specs

General Features

Rated Nominal Volume (Gallons):
48
DOE Rated Storage Volume (Gallons):
46
Fuel Type:
Natural Gas (NG)
Energy Star:
Yes
Connectivity:
Not WiFi Compatible

Weights and Dimensions

Overall Height (in.):
69.063
Height (Floor To Top of Heater - in.):
59.313
Overall Depth (in.):
30.5
Jacket Diameter (in.):
22
Weight (lbs.):
204

Performance

BTU Input:
60000
First Hour Delivery Rating (Gal.):
103
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF):
0.68
Recovery at 90°F Rise (GPH):
65
Recovery Efficiency:
78%

Venting and Connection Requirements

Venting:
Power Direct Vent
Vent Size (in.):
3" or 4"
Water Connection Size (in.):
3/4" NPT
Gas Connection Size (in.):
1/2"
California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

Warning WARNING!

Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Product Warranty

6 Year Limited Warranty on Tank and Component Parts