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HomeProductsResidentialWater HeatersPerformance Electric Lowboy with Side Connections

Performance Electric Lowboy with Side Connections

MODEL XE28S06SB45U1
  • 6-Year limited warranty for tank and parts, 1-year full in-home labor warranty
  • See written warranty for complete details
  • New Side Water Connections allow flexible installation in height restricted spaces and like-for-like replacement.
  • Tank-life Improving features: Rheemglas® reduces corrosion and EverKleen® reduces sediment 
  • High efficiency with .92-.94 UEF
  • Available in 30 and 40-gallon capacities
Select Capacity
28
Gallons
38
Gallons

SKU XE28S06SB45U1
Warranty Years 6
Model Performance Electric Short (Lowboy) with Side Water Connections
Tank Capacity 28
Fuel Electric
UEF
0.92

Efficiency 

  • .92 - .93 UEF 
  • Isolated tank design reduces conductive heat loss 
  • Dual 4500W, 5500W, or 6000W heating elements depending on unit

Performance 

  • FHR: 48 - 57 gallons, based on gallon capacity 
  • Recovery: Up to 28 GPH at a 90° F rise, depending on model

Longer Life 

  • Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection 
  • Dip tube diffuser reduces sediment to improve efficiency and tank life

Features 

  • Electric junction box located above heating elements for easy installation 
  • Over-temperature protector cuts off power in excess temperature situations 
  • Side water connections convenient for vertically constrained spaces 
  • Enhanced-flow brass drain valve

Plus… 

  • Temperature and pressure relief valve included 
  • Models are compliant to HUD Standards for manufactured housing and modular construction 
  • Low lead compliant

Warranty 

  • 6-Year limited warranty for tank and parts, 1-year full in-home labor warranty
  • See written warranty for complete details

  • 6-Year limited warranty for tank and parts, 1-year full in-home labor warranty
  • See written warranty for complete details

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