Water Heaters - Rheem Guardian Gas water heater

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moe707
10-29-04, 01:43 PM
Hello Folks,

How reliable are the new Rheem Guardian water heaters? How does the air shu-off close when there is a spill of gasoline near the water heater? How safe are these new type water heaters?

Thank you
Moe

DUNBAR PLUMBER
11-01-04, 10:06 AM
Guardian System™
• One-of-a kind air/fuel shut-off device offers double protection.
• Maintenance free – no filter to clean – ever.
• Standard replacement parts.
• State of the art technology.

Environmentally Friendly Burner
• Low-NOx burner design.
• Reduced nitrous oxide emissions.

Self-Cleaning
• EverKleen™ patented system fights sediment build-up.
• Reduces fuel costs.
• Provides more hot water.

Easy to Light
• No matches required.

Energy Efficient
• More hot water at low operating cost.

Longer Life
• Patented magnesium anode rod design incorporates a special resistor that protects the tank from rust.

Popular Sizes
• Guardian System Professional and Fury Gas Water Heaters are available in 30, 40 and 50-gallon capacities.

The Rheem Guardian System™ Exceeds The New Standard To Provide Maintenance-Free Protection



FVIR ------ Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant



A great improvement,,,,,will save lives in some fashion.


Anytime there are protective measures taken to protect human life, that is a improvement for the better.
Ed Imeduc
11-01-04, 10:09 AM
Check with code for sure. Out in a garage here it still has to be 2' up off the floor.

ED ;)