The GDHE-50 Vertex Power Direct Vent gas water heater delivers an unprecedented 96% thermal efficiency rating and is designed specifically to generate a constant flow of 4 gallons per minute, resulting in continuous hot water for your home.
Helical internal heat exchanger - Spiral heat exchanger keeps hot combustion gases in the tank longer to lengthen the heat transfer cycle, positioned in the center of the tank for more even heat distribution|Operates at 96% thermal efficiency, which saves money on operating costs compared to a standard 80% efficient gas water heater|Power direct vent design - Combined vertical and horizontal runs terminating through an outside wall|Vents using PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe, Canadian installations require ULC S636 approved PVC CPVC or polypropylene pipe for venting|Side-mounted hot and cold recirculating taps - Allows vertex to be installed as part of combination space heating/water heating applications|Advanced electronic control - Large LCD display, precise temperature control, advanced diagnostics, iCOMM compatible and can be monitored from remote locations|Blue Diamond glass coating - Provides superior corrosion resistance compared to industry standard glass lining|Top fired ultra-low NOx gas burner - Enhanced ultra-low NOx burner complies with SCAQMD rule 1146.2 and other air quality management districts with similar requirements for NOx emissions of less than 14 ng/j|Certified for sea level to 10100 ft elevation
AO Smith Vertex 100 Gas Water Heater, Series: GDHE-50, 100000 Btu/hr Heating, Natural Gas Fuel, 1/2 in Gas Connection, 50 gal Tank, Electronic Ignition, Direct/Power Vent, 2 in, 3 in Vent, Condensing Condensing/Non Condensing, 129 gph at 90 deg F Recovery Rate, 0.88, 3/4 in Water Connection, 150 psi Pressure, Tall Tall or Short, Yes Ultra Low NOx, 22 in Dia x 66-3/4 in H