Conservationist® 74-Gallon Ultra-Low NOx High Recovery Commercial Gas Water Heater

Model BL-80
Capacity (Gallons)

  • Delivers 73 GPH at 100°F Rise
  • Ultra Low NOx gas burner complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air Quality Management Districts with similar requirements
  • Fully automatic controls require no electric connections and include safety shutoff
  • Product Details
    • Delivers 73 GPH at 100°F Rise
    • Ultra Low NOx gas burner complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air Quality Management Districts with similar requirements
    • Fully automatic controls require no electric connections and include safety shutoff
    • Heavy gauge steel jacket for added product durability
    • Patented Blue Diamond® glass tank lining protects against corrosion
    • CoreGard™ anode rods with stainless steel core provide additional corrosion protection
    • Inlet/outlet connections located top and front for greater installation flexibility
    • Low-profile draft hood design allows for flexible installation
    • Maximum hydrostatic working pressure 150 PSI
    • 3-year limited tank / 1-year limited parts warranty

    • Conservationist® Ultra-Low NOx BL-80 model is an atmospheric vent commercial gas water heater with NOx emissions of less than 14 ng/j and meets the thermal efficiency and standby loss requirements of the U. S. Department of Energy and Current Edition ASHRA/IESNA90. BL-80 uses up to 75,100 BTU/h of gas to deliver 73 GPH at 100 rise. 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
    74 Gallons
    Rated Storage Volume
    70.3 Gallons
    Thermal Efficiency
    80%
    Maximum BTUs
    75,100
    Power Source
    GAS
    Limited Tank Warranty
    3 Years
    Limited Parts Warranty
    1 Years
    ASME Certified
    No
    Destination Country
    US
    Flue Diameter
    5.00
    Fuel Source
    NATURAL
    Installation Type
    INDOOR
    Application
    COMMERCIAL
    Recovery Rise at 90°F
    81
    Shipping Height 
    60.75
    Shipping Length 
    29
    Shipping Width 
    31.25
    Side Loop
    No
    Dimension & Venting
    Type
    Water Heater
    Diameter
    26.39 in."
    Shipping Weight
    257lbs
    Vent Type
    Atmospheric Vent