Bradford White 50 gallon gas water Heaters
Why Bradford White water heaters are among the most wanted products for home water heating in North America. What is the best of Bradford White? Explore its popular electric and and models, advanced features and benefits.
Bradford White Corporation is one of the three largest manufacturers of water heaters in North America. BW produces many different models, types and sizes that include several superior features for the efficient work, increased performance, reliable and durable water heating operation.
The Best Features
The best Bradford White water heaters are utilizing the most advanced features for the increased efficiency, performance and durability. This is how:
FVIR system
FVIR or Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance is the system that you will find on all 30, 40 and 50-gallon gas water heaters. Bradford White hot water heaters incorporate FVIR through the Defender Safety System, which includes design features and elements that safely resist the ignition of the flammable vapors outside the heater. The system complies with the industry standards so can successfully protect its users and the property from the accidental ignition of the flammable vapors.
The Defender Safety System includes the following features and elements to provide years of the maintenance-free operation:
- ScreenLok flame arrestor design, made of the stainless steel for better stress, heat and corrosion resistance.
Piezo Igniter
- Low NOx burner design
- Resettable Thermal Switch
- Controlled Combustion System
Hydrojet Total Performance System
This system allows Bradford White water heaters to heat water faster and provide longer unit life, by reducing the chances of the on its elements and bottom of the tank. Hydrojet Total Performance System is actually a or water inlet tube, which, due to its advanced design allows turbulent flow and efficient cold-hot water mixing.
Vitraglas
Every hot water heater with the metal tank must have a protection from the aggressive water action and corrosion. Bradford White water heaters are using the Vitraglas, a high-quality glass tank lining that is applied to the inner surface of the tank, for better protection.
Icon System
The Icon System is the sophisticated gas control system that allows the enhanced heater's performance, better temperature control for accurate and consistent temperature and intelligent diagnostic which include error codes for precise and faster .
Durable Brass Drain Valve
Many are using the plastic drain valve, while Bradford White utilizes the tamper proof low restriction valve for faster draining and longer use.
Draft Diverter
Draft diverter comes with the snap-lock mechanism so no need for the screws which makes the installation and service safer and faster.
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