American 50-gallon Gas Water Heaters
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American 50-gallon gas water heaters review of the main features and specifications, including Energy Star, low NOx, high recovery, atmospheric, direct, and power vent models.
Technical data comparison
| Specs. --------- Model |
Input (Btu) x1000 |
First Hour Delivery (GPH) |
Recov- ery Rate (90F) (GPH) |
Efficie- ncy |
Approx. Height/ Type (Inch) |
Vent Type |
Warr anty |
| Direct Vent | |||||||
| DVG62-50T40-NOV | 40 | 91 | 43 | 0.59 | 73 |
DV | 6 |
| DVG62-50T47-NOV | 47 | 72 | 51 | 0.58 | 74 |
DV | 6 |
| Ultra Low-NOx | |||||||
| UG61-50T40-3NV | 40 | - | 41 | 0.58 | 61 |
A | 6 |
| UG62-50T50-4NV | 50 | - | 52 | 0.59 | 58 |
A | 6 |
| UG62-50T40-3NV | 40 | - | 41 | 0.62 | 57 |
A | 6 |
| Ultra Low-NOx Direct Vent | |||||||
| DVUG62-50T38-NV | 38 | - | 41 | 0.58 | 73 | DV | 6 |
| Ultra Low-NOx Power Vent | |||||||
| PVUG62-50T42-NV | 42 | 81 | 42.6 | 0.68 | 66 | PV | 6 |
| PowerFlex Power Vent | |||||||
| PVG62-50S40-NVS | 40 | 90 | 44.7 | 0.70 | 60 | PV | 6 |
| PVG62-50T50-NVS | 50 | 96 | 55.9 | 0.70 | 68 | PV | 6 |
| PVG62-50S62-NVS | 62 | 110 | 69.3 | 0.70 | 61 | PV | 6 |
| PVG62-50T42-NV | 42 | - | 42.6 | 0.67 | 66 | PV | 6 |
| PVG62-50T60-NV | 60 50 |
- | 60.8 50.7 |
0.67 | 66 | PV | 6 |
| PowerFlex Power Direct Vent | |||||||
| PDVG62-50T42-NV | 42 | - | 42.6 | 0.67 | 66 | PDV | 6 |
| PDVG62-50T60-NV | 60 50 |
- | 60.8 50.7 |
0.67 | 66 | PDV | 6 |
| Polaris | |||||||
| PG10 50-130-2NV | 130 | - | 166 | 95% | 62 |
PV DV |
10 |
| PG10 50-150-2NV | 150 | - | 192 | 95% | 62 |
PV DV |
10 |
| PG10 50-175 3NV | 175 | - | 226 | 96% | 64 |
PV DV |
10 |
| PG10 50-199-3NV | 199 | - | 257 | 96% | 64 |
PV DV |
10 |
| Flame Guard | |||||||
| BFG91-50T40-3NOV | 40 37 |
- | 40.5 37.5 |
0.58 | 61 | A | 9 |
| BFG122-50T40-3NOV | 40 |
- | 40.5 |
0.62 | 61 | A | 12 |
| BFG122-50T50-4NOV | 50 47 |
- | 50.7 47.6 |
0.60 | 61 | A | 12 |
| BFG61-50T40-3NOV | 40 37 |
- | 40.5 37.5 |
0.58 | 61 | A | 6 |
| BFG61-50T50-4NOV | 50 47 |
- | 50.7 47.6 |
0.58 | 61 | A | 6 |
| BFG62-50T40-3NOV | 40 37 |
- | 40.5 37.5 |
0.62 | 61 | A | 6 |
| BFG62-50T50-4NOV | 50 47 |
- | 50.7 47.6 |
0.60 | 61 | A | 6 |
| FVG62-50S40-3NOV | 40 | - | 40.9 | 0.61 | 53 | A | 6 |
| FVG62-50T65-4NOV | 65 55 |
- | 66.5 56.3 |
0.58 | 64 | A | 6 |
Vent type:
A-Atmospheric, PV-Power Vent, DV-Direct Vent, PDV-Power Direct Vent
Gas type:
For propane, substitute "P" for "N" or "NO" in the model number.
If the table cell has two values... upper values are for natural gas while lower values are for propane.
Models with the energy factor, EF, of 0.67 and over are Energy Star.
Features comparison
| Features --------- Model |
Anode Rod |
Advan. Diagn. |
Intelligent Control Logic |
Lime Fighter Dip Tube |
Low NOx Design |
Igniter |
| Direct Vent | ||||||
| DVG62-50T40-NOV | 1 Core- Gard |
LED | Yes | Diffuser | No | Piezo |
| DVG62-50T47-NOV | 1 Core- Gard |
LED | Yes | Diffuser | No | Piezo |
| Ultra Low-NOx | ||||||
| UG61-50T40-3NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| UG62-50T50-4NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| UG62-50T40-3NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| Ultra Low-NOx Direct Vent | ||||||
| DVUG62-50T38-NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
No | No | Stand. | Yes | Piezo |
| Ultra Low-NOx Power Vent | ||||||
| PVUG62-50T42-NV | 1 (Al) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Electr. |
| PowerFlex Power Vent | ||||||
| PVG62-50S40-NVS | 1 | LED | No | Yes | No | HSI |
| PVG62-50T50-NVS | 1 | LED | No | Yes | No | HSI |
| PVG62-50S62-NVS | 1 | LED | No | Yes | No | HSI |
| PVG62-50T42-NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) | Yes | No | Stand. | Yes | Electr. |
| PVG62-50T60-NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) | Yes | No | Stand. | Yes | Electr. |
| PowerFlex Power Direct Vent | ||||||
| PDVG62-50T42-NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) | Yes | No | Stand. | Yes | Electr. |
| PDVG62-50T60-NV | 1 (Heavy Duty) | Yes | No | Stand. | Yes | Electr. |
| Polaris | ||||||
| PG10 50-130-2NV | No | Yes | Self Diagnostic Control |
Stand. | Yes | HSI |
| PG10 50-150-2NV | No | Yes | Self Diagnostic Control |
Stand. | Yes | HSI |
| PG10 50-175 3NV | No | Yes | Self Diagnostic Control |
Stand. | Yes | HSI |
| PG10 50-199-3NV | No | Yes | Self Diagnostic Control |
Stand. | Yes | HSI |
| Flame Guard | ||||||
| BFG91-50T40-3NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG122-50T40-3NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG122-50T50-4NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG61-50T40-3NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG61-50T50-4NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG62-50T40-3NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| BFG62-50T50-4NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| FVG62-50S40-3NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
| FVG62-50T65-4NOV | 1 (Heavy Duty) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Piezo |
The CoreGard anode rod has a stainless steel core for superior metal tank protection and longer life.
The Lime-Fighter and diffuser dip tube are used to reduce the lime and sediment buildup.
The Intelligent Control Logic is a small microprocessor used for better accuracy and performance of the water heater.
HSI - Hot surface ignition
How to contact American:
Official website: americanwaterheater.com
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