Questions and Answers for Rheem Performance Platinum 50 Gal. Tall 12-Year 38,000 BTU Ultra Low NOx (ULN) Natural Gas Power Damper Tank Water Heater

A:  Hi and thank you for your question. The correct part is SP11526C Description: Anode Rod - 0.900 in. diameter x 44-3/8 in. long - Magnesium.

A:  Hi John and thank you for your question. It is foam insulation .

A:  Hi Aced, we wouldn't recommend the unit to be wired to a UPS as that may interrupt the unit's heating operation or can affect it negatively. The unit does require constant power to detect when heating is necessary.

A:  Hello, the model number is located at the top of the page, on the right hand side. The listed model is XG50T12DU38U2.

A:  Size of anode rod will determine how long water heater will not rust ( anode will rust first ) Longer warranty heaters are using bigger anode size ( you are pre-paying for peace of mind )

A:  Hi Bill and thank you for your question. There could be several differences. One would be the warranty coverage, size, recovery, 1st hour delivery.

A:  Hi Heater and thank you for your question. Please check under the tabs - Product Details - Warranty for the warranty paperwork. If you need further assistance, please call then number on your unit or in your user manual.

A:  ENERGY STAR Unique ID: 2391427 https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-water-heaters/details/2391427/export/pdf

A:  There was a typo in my prior response and I meant Rheem XG50T12DU38U2 that is no longer certified anyway. The closest certified model is XG50T12DU38U*W.

A:  Model Rheem XP50T12DU38U2 seems no longer ENERGY STAR Certified at www.energystar.gov. Only XG50T12UHN* models are.

A:  Hi Mosaid and thank you for your question. The ENERGY STAR Unique ID found on energystar.gov is 2404836

A:  Hi Pots and thank you for your question. The PERFORMANCE PLATINUM™ Ultra Low NOx Powered Damper gas water heaters meet 10 ng/J NOx emissions and exceed ENERGY STAR® requirements and the Efficiency is .64 - .68 UEF