Product Details:
| Intended Household: | 5+ Person |
|---|---|
| Application: | Plumbing |
| Capacity (Gallons): | 71 |
| BTU Input: | 75100 |
| Fuel Type: | Propane |
| Vent Size: | 4" |
| Vent Type: | Atmospheric |
| Depth (Inches): | 26-1/2" |
| Diameter (Inches): | 26-1/2" |
| Height (Inches): | 61" |
| Weight (lbs): | 275 lbs |
| Max Pressure (PSI): | 150 |
| ASME: | No |
| R-Value: | 16 |
| Gas Connection: | 1/2" |
| Water Connection: | 1" |
| Recovery 90°F Rise: | 81 GPH |
| Energy Star Rated: | No |
| Warranty: | 6 Year Tank/6 Year Parts Limited |
No, you would need to purchase this unit to use LP gas a your fuel source. http://www.supplyhouse.com/AO-Smith-FCG-75-LP-74-Gallon-ProMax-High-Recovery-6-Yr-Warranty-Residential-Water-Heater-LP-Gas
The AO Smith products are based on "Corderite Combustion Containment" known as "C3 Technology". The C3 Technology design features a sealed (from non designated air intake openings) combustion chamber and a "flame arrestor" component. The FVIR acronym stands for "Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant." So this water heater does not have the C3 technology as described.
A BTU is the quantity of heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. More BTUs mean more heating power. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585036_btu-stand-water-heaters_.html#ixzz2iMjhQimf
The water heater in question is rating for 0-7700 feet. If you are at a higher altitude, you will want to contact your local company to see what will need to be done to run the unit at a higher altitude.
Yes it is , It will not acheive the highest efficiency rating with thinner air , but it will work fine
Water heaters with input BTU ratings over 75,000 do not have first hour ratings or energy factors assigned to them.
When I purchased my unit, I was told that there was no difference. One is more expensive simply to cover the cost of the warranty. I generally have bad luck collecting on warranties, so I elected the cheaper one. Randy
The 10 yr warranty model has a magnesium anode which will last longer than the aluminum one in the 6 yr
The FCG-75 is not rated with an energy factor or thermal efficiency due to its BTU input.
The 75 gallon model is 80% efficient. Fine print of the brochure.
A is 130°F, B is 140°F, and C is 150 °F. See Figure 15 on Page 16 in the manual ( http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1277410829664/32804_PROD_FILE.pdf ) for further information.