AO Smith SUN-80 80 Gallon Residential Electric Direct Solar Booster Water Heater

A. O. Smith 80 and 120-gallon direct solar booster water heaters are designed for installation as a part of a direct (open loop) solar water heating system or for use with external heat exchangers in closed loop systems. They provide storage for the hot water produced by the solar collectors and a supplementary electric heating element that maintains consistent water temperature during periods when solar energy is not available. Count on A. O. Smith for innovative products that provide hot water solutions for residential renewable energy applications.

• MULTIPLE CONNECTION OPTIONS FOR INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITY : Side and top connections for open loop systems or closed loop systems using an external heat exchanger
• ELECTRICAL : 4500 watt heating element – long lasting low-watt density design spreads wattage over larger surface area to prolong element life and maximize efficiency, Prewired for surface mount temperature sensor (sensor supplied separately)
• TANK CONSTRUCTION : PermaGlas® glasslined Steel Tank – patented glass lining protects against corrosion to maximize tank life, 2 Inch thick “Environmentally-Friendly” Non-CFC Foam insulation (R16 Value) reduces standby heat loss
• COREGARD™ ANODE ROD : Aluminum anode rod with stainless steel core protects tank against corrosion
• DYNACLEAN™ DIFFUSER DIP TUBE
• CSA CERTIFIED AND ASME RATED T&P RELIEF VALVE, FACTORY-INSTALLED
• DURABLE, TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE