Factors to Consider When Choosing from Commercial Gas Water Heaters

The most obvious difference between commercial gas water heaters and those for single family residences is their size and capacity. There are also other considerations to look for that affect the performance and durability of a gas water heater that dont apply to electric water heaters. There are also a number of differences among the various brands and individual features available on the market. While some water heater sales companies carry only one or two brands of water heaters, others offer a variety so that you have more options to meet your specific needs. Before considering the size water heater that will be needed to heat the volume of water required, the first thing to consider is the brand. ome people believe that an !merican tandard water heater is the best choice while others think that !.". mith heaters outperform !merican water heaters. !lthough it often comes down to personal choice, there are a few brands that outrank the others in terms of selection and performance. These include# !merican Water !merican tandar $olaris !.". mith %heem

The following table lists some of the important features available in the different models.

&apacity Brand

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()*+,*-.*/.*0,, !merican water heaters 1allon models

2otorized flue damper, multiple anode rod, fused ceramic shield tank for anti* corrosion protection

3deal for multiple unit facilities that require easy, low*cost installation, energy savings, e4tended tank life

()*+,*-.*/.*0,, !merican tandard 1allon models Water 5eaters

2otorized flue damper, multiple anode rod, fused ceramic shield tank for anti* corrosion protection

3deal for multiple unit facilities that require easy, low*cost installation, energy savings, e4tended tank life

(), ., $olaris Water 5eaters 1allon models

2ade with a stainless steel tank, superb thermal efficiency

6eal for business where high volumes of hot water are used such as in the food service industry

!utomatic flue damper, 3deal for installation in installation fle4ibility, educes small spaces, reduces 7*7,*-.*/(*/-*0,, sediment build*up for thermal cost for heating water !.". mith Water efficiency and reduces in multi*unit facilities 1allon models 5eaters operational costs, self* cleaning system for longer life

7.*+.*-.*0,, %heem Water 5eaters 1allon models

hort floor*to*vent heights for !ny application requiring large tight spaces, ystem volumes of hot water entinel8 9:6 diagnostic system, stainless steel burners

hopping online for commercial water heaters offers a number of advantages over shopping in a physical store. 3n particular, information on each type is readily available and it is easier to compare the most important features to determine which type of heater is the right one for the ;ob. The amount of gas that is used each hour to operate the gas water heater is measured in BT<s.

The higher the BT<s, the larger the volume of water that can be quickly heated. While a facility that has only minimal requirements for hot water to serve for personal and ;anitorial needs of employees, large living comple4es that require hot water for multiple functions will require much larger volumes of water. This is also true of food preparation or handling facilities. 3n order to determine the right capacity and BT<s, each sink, shower, and any other area that requires hot water must be considered to determine what the hourly hot water use will be. 'or e4ample, the sink in your restroom might require no more than . gallons per hour while the ;anitorial sink requires 0. gallons per hour. "nce you have determined the hourly capacity that your facility requires, you can calculate the needed BT<s. Based on the fact that water has a weight of -.()pounds=gallon and the 0>,? ' standard temperature setting, with an assumed water efficiency of +.@, BT<s for a requirement of +. gallons of hot water per hour can be calculated as follows# BT< 3nput A Water Bolume Clb.D 4 Temperature rise C? 'D 4 0 BT<=lb.? ' A required gallons of water per hour 4 Temperature %ise ? ' 4 -.() lb.=gal Thermal :fficiency

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&hoosing a water heater that will provide the needed water but does not heat well over the amount used will be the most energy*efficient choice. Those with a self*cleaning system will also add to lower energy use and lower costs. !dditional factors to take into consideration when shopping for a commercial gas water heater is to consider the available space and the ease of installation offered by each. 'or more information visit http#==www.commercialwaterheaters.com