Water Heater Gas Tank
A.O. Smith Vertex Low NOx Power Vent Condensing
Condensing power vent gas water heater with helical coil heat exchanger for extended heat transfer and reduced scale build-up. 76,000 BTU bottom-fired design delivers up to 0.88 UEF and 94% thermal efficiency. ENERGY STAR certified. Green Choice® Low-NOx burner. Blue Diamond® glass lining. DynaCleanâ„¢ cleaning system. 6-year limited tank and parts warranty.
Vent Type
Power Vent
Fuel
Natural Gas
Heat Exchanger
helical coil (extended heat transfer, reduced scale)
Burner
Green Choice® Low-NOx (bottom-fired)
Glass Lining
Blue Diamond®
Cleaning System
DynaCleanâ„¢ automatic sediment cleaning
Model Comparison
3 models
| Specification | Standard (120) | Standard (130) | Standard (110) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | GPHE-50 120 | GPHE-50 130 | GPHE-50 110 |
| Capacity | 50 gal | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Rated Storage Volume | 48 gal | 48 gal | 48 gal |
| BTU Input | 76,000 BTU | 76,000 BTU | 76,000 BTU |
| UEF | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
| First Hour Rating | 124 gal | 124 gal | 124 gal |
| thermal_efficiency_pct | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Diameter | 22" | — | — |
| Height | 69" | — | — |
| Shipping Weight | 225 lbs | — | — |
| water_connection_size | 3/4 in | — | — |
| water_connection_location | BOTTOM | — | — |
Shared Specifications
All models| Vent Type | Power Vent |
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
| heat_exchanger | helical coil (extended heat transfer, reduced scale) |
| burner | Green Choice® Low-NOx (bottom-fired) |
| glass_lining | Blue Diamond® |
| cleaning_system | DynaCleanâ„¢ automatic sediment cleaning |
| anode_rod | CoreGardâ„¢ stainless steel |
| vent_pipe | 2", 3" or 4" PVC, CPVC, or polypropylene through outside wall |
| ENERGY STAR® | Yes |
| Power Source | GAS |
| Application | RESIDENTIAL |
| Installation | INDOOR |
| Warranty — Tank | 6 yr |
| Warranty — Parts | 6 yr |
| T&P Relief Valve | Yes |
| distribution | contractor/wholesale only |