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50 Gallon - 40,000 BTU Defender Safety System TTW1 Power Vent Energy Saver Residential Water Heater (Nat Gas)

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50 Gallon - 40,000 BTU Defender Safety System TTW1 Power Vent Energy Saver Residential Water Heater (Nat Gas)
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M-1-TW-50S6FBN has been discontinued
Discontinued September 3, 2015
This product was discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Product Highlights

Product Highlight: Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Product Highlight: Vent Type
Power Vent
Product Highlight: Warranty
6 Year Limited Tank/ 6 Year Limited on Component Parts Warranty
Product Highlight: Capacity (Gallons)
50 Gallons
Product Highlight: Height (Inches)
57.375" Height
Product Highlight: Energy Star Rated
No

Description

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The TTW1® model is power vented for positive exhaust. It offers greater installation flexibility with the ability to vent through a wall or roof, with either 2 or 3 PVC, ABS or CPVC pipe.

Features:
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified - These models qualify for the January 1st, 2009 minimum ENERGY STAR® EF requirement, as well as most utility rebate programs.
  • Advanced ScreenLok® Technology Flame Arrestor Design - Flame arrestor is designed to prevent ignition of flammable vapor outside of the water heater.
  • Flammable Vapor Sensor - Electronic sensor prevents burner operation if flammable vapors are detected. The sensor will also prevent operation if there is ongoing flammable vapor burn inside the combustion chamber.
  • Maintenance Free - No regular cleaning of air inlet openings or flame arrestor is required under normal conditions.
  • Sight Window - Offers a view into the combustion chamber to observe the operation of the pilot and burner.
  • Factory installed Hydrojet® Total Performance System - Cold water inlet sediment reducing device helps prevent sediment build up in tank. This increases first hour delivery, while minimizing temperature build up at top of tank.
  • Vitraglas® Lining - Bradford White tanks are lined with an exclusively engineered enamel formula that provides superior tank protection from the highly corrosive effects of hot water. This formula (Vitraglas®) is fused to the steel surface by firing at a temperature of over 1600° F.
  • Power Vented Water Heater - Designed for installations where atmospheric units cannot be used. Exhaust gases are vented under positive pressure directly out of the building through the roof or the wall.
  • Powerful Blower Motor - Our significantly quiet design has greater resistance to outside winds and the power to vent in many difficult venting situations.
  • Honeywell Self Diagnostic Electronic Gas Control - Intelligent gas control with spark to pilot ignition system eliminates the constant burning pilot. This results in savings of pilot gas during stand by periods (120 V.A.C.).
    • Enhanced Performance - Proprietary algorithms provide enhanced First Hour Delivery ratings and tighter temperature differentials.
    • Advanced Temperature Control System - Microprocessor constantly monitors and controls burner operation to maintain accurate and consistent water temperature levels.
    • Intelligent Diagnostics - An exclusive green LED light prompts the installer during start-up and provides ten different diagnostic codes to assist in troubleshooting.
    • Pilot On Indication - Flashing green LED provides positive indication that pilot is on.
  • Horizontal and Vertical Venting - With 2" or 3" PVC, ABS or CPVC (Maximum equivalent vent length on reverse side).
  • 1" Non-CFC Foam Insulation - Covers the sides and top, reducing the amount of heat loss. This results in less energy consumption, improved operation efficiencies and jacket rigidity.
  • Water Connections - 3/4" NPT factory installed true dielectric fittings.
  • Factory installed Heat Traps - Design incorporates a flexible disk that reduces heat loss in piping and eliminates the potential for noise generation.
  • Protective Magnesium Rod.
  • Pedestal Base.
  • T&P Relief Valve - Included.
  • Brass Drain Valve - Durable tamper proof design.

Specs

Intended Household:

3-4 Person

Fuel Type:

Natural Gas

Warranty:

6 Year Limited Tank/ 6 Year Limited on Component Parts

Capacity (Gallons):

50

Application:

Plumbing

BTU Input:

40000

Water Connection:

3/4"

1st Hour Delivery (Gallons):

86

Gas Connection:

1/2"

Vent Type:

Power Vent

Features:

Energy Star Qualified

Vent Size:

2"

Height (Inches):

57.375"

Recovery Efficiency:

80%

Diameter (Inches):

22"

Depth (Inches):

26-3/4"

Weight (lbs):

160 lbs

Energy Factor:

0.63

Energy Star Rated:

No

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Most Liked Positive Review

Awesome Water Heater!!

Replaced my 13 year old Bradford White with this one - seemed to be similar to one I had, well, it must have been! The new one was 1/4" shorter, was a direct replacement, literally! New one has a bigger burner, so faster water heating too!
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Most Liked Negative Review

7 year old unit power vented oh my!

Leaking tonight middle of winter here in Colorado! Looked up warranty and it has been out of warranty since June 2012! It is only 8 years old! This was installed in a newly built home finished in 2006 December 31st! Tomorrow will look for a replacement brand! Very disappointed in this unit! New unit will not be a BW!
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Failed 15 days before 6 year Warranty Expired

Had an AOS water heater that lasted 18 years previous and this one did not even make it six. Have water softener and about every four months partially drained the tank to remove any sediment at the bottom. Lucky it failed just before the warranty expired, if this fails again will replace with different brand.
KC
Fort Wayne, IN
10 years ago
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Seems like a good HW Heater, just installed

So far so good, we installed this unit today and we have been having great hot water at this time, the blower is less noisy than the previous unit.
Frank
Warwick, Maryland
10 years ago
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M-1-TW-50S6FBN

M-1-TW-50S6FBN tank leaked last night, which was installed (8 years ago) in Oct 2006. Need a new replacement. Not recommend this.
Sean Y
Detroit, MI
11 years ago
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Getting good at replacing water heaters.

We are in the process of replacing this water heater for the second time (3 water heaters total)within 16 years due to tanks leaking. We do have well water, so is this acceptable failure?? Otherwise the heater is easy to install and works well to heat the water.
Not a "want a be" plumber
Eau Claire, WI
12 years ago
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Bradford White power vent water heater

Bradford White water heaters are nearly impossible to buy outright unless you are a contractor. I have lots of mechanical experience and understand residential codes as they applied to me. So I bought this water heater for my DIY installation. Novices beware, get some experienced help. I needed to move my rigid gas line and vent pipes. I always use new pipes and fittings where needed or taken apart. Make sure natural gas lines are checked for leaks before lighting off. So far installed 3 months and works like a charm. It lit immediately and heats up fast. It replaced a similar B/W water heater about 11 years old and it worked fine. This was a preventive maintenance replacement. Because of that I shopped for best price and could afford to wait for the shipping online.
Oldchev
Spokane, Wa
12 years ago
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great heater, but did not include stand

I specifically inquired about a stand to install this heater on. The phone rep told me stand was included with order....stand was not in shipment. The delivery driver did not know anything about it. Plumber that installed this heater said I should have the stand to get the heater up a few inches from floor...which would protect heater. It would be nice to resolve this. Thank you
jmatt
Mays Landing NJ
12 years ago
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Its a great Water Heater.

Water Heater is great! I basically had the same unit previously -lasted 15 years, only a few changes in the unit in the past few years. I like that they moved the power connection. Remember to purchase feet or need to improvise and have blocking to get the unit off the ground. The old one came with feet.
Dan EE
Philadelphia PA
12 years ago
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A Model I Like

I purposely sticked with the same model as my original because, "it fit so why quit". It performs beautifully and is dependable. Selfinstallation was a breeze seeing that everything was completely in alignment with the old one, no adjustments at all necessary. A six year tank lasted me eight years. Expecting the same results or better with my new one.
Stick with what you know!
Rosedale, New York
12 years ago
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TTW1 50g 40K BTU

The water heater arrived undamaged and in working order. This was a concern of mine since the return shipping would have been expensive. The build quality looks very good. The manuals are good. The installation was straight forward and the unit is not overly noisy. There is some fan noise so if not in a dedicated utility space this could be an issue. The water gets very hot -- so be sure to adjust the temperature setting on the controller. I gave it 4 stars based on the build quality. I hope it provides years of trouble free service.
Chris
Seattle, WA
12 years ago
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7 year old unit power vented oh my!

Leaking tonight middle of winter here in Colorado! Looked up warranty and it has been out of warranty since June 2012! It is only 8 years old! This was installed in a newly built home finished in 2006 December 31st! Tomorrow will look for a replacement brand! Very disappointed in this unit! New unit will not be a BW!
Papa
Colorado and snowing
12 years ago
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Q: The height listed is 57 3/8". will this fit in the 66" clearance under my sewer pipe? In other words...is the height listed to the top of the power vent assembly?

Asked by walt 15 years ago

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Yes, that is the height to the top of the vent. The height to the top of the unit is 47-1/8".

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- JRR

The 57-3/8" is to the very top of the rubber 3" to 2" exaust adapter. Note that this adapter fits up to either a 2" PVC pipe or a street fitting. E.g., I have a 2" 45 deg street fitting inserted into this 2" rubber outlet. And perhaps more direct to your question, the very top of the power vent assembly is 3" hard plastic that can be adapted directly to 3" PVC pipe using a rubber 3" adapter (not included) and two 3" clamps. Thus the top of the actual power vent assembly is about 55-1/8", not including the 3" to 2" adapter.

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Q: Does the "S" in the model number mean Stainless steel burner, while a "C" means cast iron burner? Is there a major difference between the two?

Asked by Jasin 15 years ago

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'SX' designates that the unit is propane (as opposed to 'BN' for natural gas).

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Q: Dose a Power Vent unit like this need a fresh air source? I will exhaust vent into chimney. (Mechanical room in basement has no special vent to the outside. Furnace is a 90% with its own dedicated air supply/exhaust.)

Asked by Dave in Denver 15 years ago

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This unit is not direct vent, so it uses room air.

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Q: What are the combustion air requirements for this unit?

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Please refer to page 8 of the following manual: http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1270752206645/28915_PROD_FILE.pdf

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Q: wHAT IS THE ENERGY FACTOR

Asked by SONYA 16 years ago

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The Energy Factor rating for this unit is 0.63.

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Q: Will this product qualify for a tax credit?

Asked by Promise01 16 years ago

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No, this unit does not qualify for the tax credit.

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- Chuck

my HVAC contractor says it qualifies for a local power company rebate

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