Rheem MSR50245 Marathon 50 Gal. Short Electric Water Heater

by Rheem

Product Description

Rheem MSR50245 Marathon 50 gallon Short Electric Water Heater Seamless, blow-molded, polybutene tank - impervious to rust and corrosion Multiple layers of filament wound fiberglass give the tank unmatched strength Polyurethane Envirofoam insulation helps reduce energy consumption The highest energy factors (EF) available! Pipe wrap energy saving kit included to achieve maximum energy savings Recessed drain valve is out of the way of brooms and scrubbers Tough molded polyethylene outer shell resists dents and scratches Bowl shaped bottom allows complete sediment draining High temperature polysulfone dip tubes Thermally fused upper element provides protection against "dry-firing" - stainless steel incoloy lower element for resistance to lime build-up Factory installed conduit between element control boxes All plastic tank eliminates the need for an anode rod Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve Factory installed vacuum relief valve The Most Durable Electric Water Heater Ever Made High Efficiency Design and a Lightweight Tank that won't Corrode 50 Gallon Capacities Seamless Polybutene Tank - Impervious to Rust and Corrosion First Hour Rating GPH: 54 Recovery In GPH at 90° Rise: 20 Tank Height A: 43-1/4" Height To Water Connection B: 47-1/4" Diameter C: 28-1/4" Energy Factor: 0.90

Product Details

• Item Weight: 101 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 101 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0018277LO
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,873 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Water Heater / CHECK YOUR CHECK VALVE!!!, March 12, 2009

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R. Lewis - See all my reviews
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I would have given this electric water heater 5 full stars except for one small problem. Apparently, the earlier models have a defective air check valve on the cold water input (outside/above) which leak (water). I have installed two of these: one in 2001 and the other in 2008. The 2008 installation has the new version of the check valve. It is brass, about 2" long, has air holes in the SIDES and not the end. IF YOU HAVE A MODEL THAT HAS THE OPENING/SCREEN AT THE END OF THE AIR CHECK VALVE, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CONTACT RHEEM/MARATHON AND THEY WILL SEND YOU A REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW MODEL FOR FREE INCLUDING SHIPPING BEFORE IT BLOWS! Our 2001 air check valve failed which caused water and carpet damage. We purchased this model because it is not supposed to fail... Rheem customer service was great despite the opposite I have read on the web. This heater has a 6 year warranty on parts and the tank is lifetime. Even though the air check valve was 2 years out of warranty, they replaced it via Fed-x overnight at NO COST. I mentioned the ruined carpet to them, and they began a claim. All things considered, I am pleased with this. My plumber does not like anything with poly tanks, so I checked the web for recalls, class action lawsuits, etc., on this and found none. I am the only person I know of to mention the check valve problem above anywhere. They were so quick and friendly to replace the part, that I believe they know about it...