Commercial Gas Water Heater, Natural Gas, 82 gal Tank, 156,000 BtuH, 120V AC

The RHEEM-RUUD G82-156 is a commercial natural gas water heater with an 82-gallon tank, 156,000 BtuH input, and 120V AC operation. It is built for commercial hot water supply where stored capacity and recovery performance are important, with a first hour rating of 209 gallons and a temperature range up to 180 degrees F. The unit uses a standard vent design with a 6-inch vent connection and includes front, rear, and top water connection locations to support installation layout requirements.

Key Features of the RHEEM-RUUD G82-156 Commercial Gas Water Heater:

• 82-gallon tank capacity: Provides stored hot water volume for commercial use.
• 156,000 BtuH input: Indicates the heater’s gas-fired heating capacity.
• Natural gas fuel: Designed to operate on natural gas.
• First hour rating of 209 gallons: Shows the amount of hot water the unit can deliver in the first hour of operation.
• Recovery performance: Delivers 303 gph at 50 degrees F rise and 108 gph at 140 degrees F rise, with multiple listed recovery rates across temperature rises.
• Thermal efficiency of 80%: States the unit’s rated thermal efficiency.
• Direct spark to pilot ignition: Specifies the ignition method used by the heater.
• 1-1/2 inch water connections and 3/4 inch gas connection: Defines the connection sizes for plumbing and gas supply.
• Included components: Includes a brass drain valve and factory-installed temperature and pressure relief valve.
• Construction and service features: Includes stainless steel burners, patented anode rods, a full port/full flow drain valve, fiberglass tank insulation, and an LED diagnostic system.
• Size: Measures 26-1/4 inches in diameter with an overall height of 68-13/16 inches.
• Standards: AHRI Certified, Canada CSA, LWH, UL Listed, and US CSA (Star).