Gold™ Series 50-Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater

Model DRE-52
Capacity (Gallons)
ASME Indicator
  • Designed for use as a recovery water heater
  • Meets ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2004
  • Heavy-duty incoloy sheathing elements provide excellent protection against oxidation and scaling
Product Details
  • Designed for use as a recovery water heater
  • Meets ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2004
  • Heavy-duty incoloy sheathing elements provide excellent protection against oxidation and scaling
  • Fusing protects all elements, thermostats, and internal wiring circuits against excess current flow
  • Factory installed terminal block for ease of installation
  • Temperature controls located behind hinged control compartment door for quick, easy access.
  • Dual commercial-grade anode rods for maximum corrosion protection
  • Simplified circuitry, color coded for ease of service
  • 3-year limited tank and 1-year limited parts warranty
  • Additional wattage and voltage options are available, view spec sheet for details

  • Gold™ Series commercial electric water heaters are designed for use as recovery water heaters. The Gold Series is available in three capacities: 50, 80, and 119-gallon storage tanks, with input choices ranging from 12.3 kW to 54 kW. Note, these models are not recommended for sanitizing water applications. A. O. Smith offers the largest commercial product selection available, including the most specified commercial unit in the U.S. We offer more than 500 different commercial models, including gas fired, oil-fired and electric configurations, ranging in capacities from 5 to 10,000 gallons, with input range from 50,000 BTU to the equivalent of 4,000,000 BTU. Our comprehensive line is the natural fit for spec jobs requiring everything from the smallest commercial installation up to the largest multi-structure complex.

Specifications
Tech Specs
Nominal Gallon Capacity
50 Gallons
Rated Storage Volume
46 Gallons
Thermal Efficiency
98%
Power Source
ELECTRIC
Limited Tank Warranty
3 Years
Limited Parts Warranty
1 Years
T&P Relief Valve
TRUE
Water Connection Size
0.75"
ASME Certified
No
Blanket Included
No
Destination Country
US
Digital Display
true
Height to T&P
47.96
Max Wattage
18,000
Number of Elements
6
Application
COMMERCIAL
Shipping Height 
65
Shipping Length 
29.75
Shipping Width 
24.5
Side Loop
No
Voltage
208
Dimension & Venting
Type
Water Heater
Height
55.75"
Diameter
21.75 in."
Width
21.75"
Shipping Weight
229lbs