Product Overview
Is your hot water heater more than 10 years old? It might be time to consider a new one. The lifespan of a conventional storage hot water heater is between 10 and 15 years. After years of service, sediment build-up and corrosion inside the tank can take their toll.
Product Specifications
The Bradford White RG140T6N is a 40-gallon, tall hot water heater designed for durability and efficiency. Key specifications include:
- Height: 61-5/16" from the floor to the exhaust connection
- Jacket Diameter: 18"
- Insulation: 1" Non-CFC foam
- Input: 34,000 BTUs
- First Hour Rating: 64 gallons
Understanding First Hour Rating
The First Hour Rating indicates how much hot water the heater can deliver in an hour of use, starting with a fully heated tank. It does not mean the hot water will last for one hour. As cold water enters the tank, it is heated; the faster you use your hot water, the quicker it will become tepid and then cold. Depending on your temperature set point and household water usage, you can calculate the necessary first hour rating for peak demand.
Energy Efficiency
The Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) measures the energy efficiency of the hot water heater, considering recover efficiency, stand-by loss, and cycling loss. A higher UEF indicates a more efficient unit. However, fuel costs will impact annual operating expenses.
Peak Demand Example
An example of a 71-gallon peak demand might include:
- 4 showers (10 gallons each = 40 gallons)
- 1 bath (15 gallons)
- 1 shave (2 gallons)
- 1 meal prep (4 gallons)
- 1 hand dishwashing (4 gallons)
- 1 dishwasher run (6 gallons)
This household would benefit from a hot water heater with a first hour rating between 69 and 73 gallons.
Recovery Rise
The Recovery Rise for this tank is approximately 37 gallons per hour at a 90°F rise. All Bradford White hot water heaters are NAECA Compliant.
Advanced Features
Defender Safety System
The Defender Safety System is the safest and most reliable flammable vapor ignition-resistant system in the industry, meeting all ANSI requirements. Features include:
- ScreenLok® Technology flame arrestor
- Resettable thermal switch
- Virtually maintenance-free operation
ICON Control System
The ICON Control System is included on all Bradford White Residential and Light Duty Commercial Water Heaters. Features include:
- Advanced Temperature Control System
- Exclusive Performance Software
- Intelligent Diagnostics with status indicator
- Pilot-On Indication
- Millivolt Powered - No external electricity required
- Separate Immersed Thermowell
- Integrated Piezo Igniter
Hydrojet® Total Performance System
The Hydrojet® Total Performance System is a cold-water inlet tube engineered to reduce sediment buildup and ensure thorough mixing of incoming and stored water. Benefits include:
- Reduced sediment buildup
- Consistent hot water supply
- Faster heating with less energy consumption
- Standard on all Bradford White top-connect residential water heaters
Vitraglas® Enamel Tank Lining
Bradford White tanks are protected by the exclusive Vitraglas® enamel lining, providing unparalleled protection against corrosion and extending the tank's lifespan.
- Advanced ScreenLok® Technology Flame Arrestor design
- Resettable thermal switch
- Maintenance-free operation
- Pedestal base
- Sight window
- Factory-installed Hydrojet® Total Performance System
- 3" x 4" Snap-Lock draft diverter
- T&P relief valve
- Brass drain valve
- 1" non-CFC foam insulation
Dimensions
- A - Floor to Exhaust Connection: 61-5/16"
- B - Jacket Dimensions: 18"
- C - Vent Size: 3" x 4"
- D - Floor to T&P Connection: 51-5/8"
- E - Floor to Gas Connection: 13"
- F - Floor to Water Connection: 59-9/16"
- G - Depth: 21-1/2"
Certification Information
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
Weights and Dimensions
Performance
Venting and Connection Requirements
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