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AO SMITH DRE-52122081 DRE-52 50USG 12KW 208V 3PH WATER HEATER

MFR Part #: DRE-52-208V-12KW
SKU #: 1239715
Brand: AO Smith®
UPC: 400050239120
AO Smith® Gold™ Series DRE-52 DRE-52-208V-12KW Electric Water Heater, 50 gal, 12000 W, 3 ph, 208 V
3 Year Limited Tank, 1 Year Limited Parts
AHRI Certified | ASME Specified | CSA Certified | UL Listed

AO Smith® Electric Water Heater, Gold™ Series, Model: DRE-52, 50 gal Capacity, 12000 W, 3 Elements, 4000 W Element Wattage, 33.3 A, 208 V, 3 ph Phase, NPT Connection, 1-1/4 in Connection, 150 psi, Lead-Free, 120 to 181 deg F, 21-3/4 in Dia x 27 in L x 55-3/4 in H, Incoloy® Element

Gold DRE Series available with 50, 80 and 119 gal storage tanks, with input choices ranging from 6 kW to 54 kW. They can be used as recovery heaters for hot water supply service or as boosters for supplying sanitizing rinse water for dish washing.

Product Details

AO Smith® Electric Water Heater, Gold™ Series, Model: DRE-52, 50 gal Capacity, 12000 W, 3 Elements, 4000 W Element Wattage, 33.3 A, 208 V, 3 ph Phase, NPT Connection, 1-1/4 in Connection, 150 psi, Lead-Free, 120 to 181 deg F, 21-3/4 in Dia x 27 in L x 55-3/4 in H, Incoloy® Element

Gold DRE Series available with 50, 80 and 119 gal storage tanks, with input choices ranging from 6 kW to 54 kW. They can be used as recovery heaters for hot water supply service or as boosters for supplying sanitizing rinse water for dish washing.

Attributes

Amperage Rating33.3 A
Heating Capacity12 kW
Power Rating12000 W
Voltage Rating208 V
Capacity50 gal
Connection Size1-1/4 in
Connection TypeNPT
Dimensions21-3/4 in Dia x 27 in L x 55-3/4 in H
Element MaterialIncoloy®
Element Wattage4000 W
Lead-Free/Contains LeadLead-Free
ModelDRE-52
Number of Elements3
Phase3 ph
Pressure Rating150 psi
SeriesGold™ Series
Temperature Rating120 to 181 deg F
Water Heater TypeElectric

Features

  • Heavy-duty medium watt density elements (three/immersion heater) have incoloy sheathing: provide excellent protection against oxidation and scaling
  • Two anode rods for maximum corrosion protection
  • Two sizes: 50, 80 and 119 gal capacity, tank interior is coated with glass specially developed by A. O. Smith® for water heater use, tanks-rated at 150 psi (1034 kPa) working pressure
  • Protects all elements, thermostats and internal wiring circuits against excess current flow
  • Meets national electrical code requirements that non-ASME tanks must have internal fusing when current draw exceeds 48 a
  • Terminal block is factory installed, just bring the electrical service to the heater and connect to block
  • One temperature control (adjustable through a range of 120 to 181 deg F) and manual reset high temperature cut-off per element, thermostat step control may be achieved by varying settings on individual temperature controls, located behind hinged control compartment door for quick, easy access
  • Surface-mounted thermostats
  • Simplified circuitry, color-coded for ease of service
  • Cabinet has bonderized undercoat with baked enamel finish
  • Bottom inlet and top outlet openings
  • Brass drain valve
  • CSA certified and ASME-rated temperature and pressure relief valve
  • Single panel control box
  • Foam insulation reduces costly heat loss
  • 208, 240 and 480 V 1 and 3 ph Delta