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Bradford White RG1PV55H6N19
The Bradford White RG1PV55H6N19 is a 55 US gallon (208 L) high-input through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 78,000 BTU/h input, 116 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It ships with an ASSE mixing valve and two anodes.
Key figures
- Nominal capacity
- 55 US gal (46 Imp. gal, 208 L)
- First-hour delivery
- 116 US gal (440 L)
- Input
- 78,000 BTU/h
- Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), medium draw
- 0.68
Nominal volume, rated volume and first-hour delivery are different figures; size by first-hour delivery.
Bradford White RG1PV55H6N19 in practice
The RG1PV55H6N19 is the highest-input member of the first-generation RG1PV power vent family: 78,000 BTU/h on a 55 US gallon tank for a 116 US gallon (440 L) first-hour rating and an 84 US gal/h (318 L/h) recovery at a 50 °C rise. The Canadian sheet lists it as carrying two anode rods and shipping with an ASSE-approved thermostatic mixing valve, and notes that the 10-year warranty suffix is not available on this model.
Like the other high-capacity Bradford White tanks it is certified to ANSI Z21.10.3, and the Canadian sheet excludes it from the Defender flammable-vapour-ignition-resistant bullet. It carries 3/4 in side space-heating connections, vents in 3 or 4 in PVC-family pipe up to 180 equivalent feet, and needs a 120 VAC, 3.1 A supply. The current catalog number ends in 19 (RG1PV55H6N19); the Canadian spec sheet prints the same model as RG1PV55H6N. Whether CANRO stocks this model for a given job is confirmed at consultation.
Best suited to
- Homes without a chimney that want very fast recovery from a sub-60-gallon tank
- Potable plus space-heating applications with a factory-fitted mixing valve
- Buyers who want the corrosion protection of two anodes
Limitations to know
- No 10-year warranty variant: only the 6-year suffix is offered
- Not a Defender FVIR unit: the Canadian sheet excludes the 55-gallon model from the flammable-vapour bullet
- Requires a 120 VAC receptacle; no hot water during a power outage
- 78,000 BTU/h input needs a gas supply sized for it
Applicability and support
- Model number
- RG1PV55H6N19
- Variants on this page
- RG1PV55H6X19 (Propane, 76,000 BTU/h)
- Canadian availability
- available
- Production status
- current
- CANRO supplies
- Confirmed at consultation
- CANRO services
- Confirmed at consultation
- Recirculation
- Not published
- Warranty
- Series terms
Storage tanks can serve a recirculation loop with an external pump and return connection; Bradford White does not publish recirculation guidance for this model, so any loop is designed at consultation.
Where CANRO provides on-site service
On-site service is currently offered across Metro Vancouver: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Langley, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, White Rock, Tsawwassen; plus Anmore, Belcarra, Lions Bay, Bowen Island, Abbotsford with travel or ferry arrangements confirmed by phone. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Specifications
Published specifications
Values as published by Bradford White. Manufacturer gallon and BTU/h figures are preserved with metric alongside; notes flag conflicting documents and missing figures. Groups expand for detail.
Storage capacity 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rated nominal volume | 55 US gal (46 Imp. gal, 208 L) | Canadian sheet C1261. Nominal, not the tested storage volume. |
Delivery and recovery 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First-hour rating | 116 US gal (440 L) | Single column on C1261, not fuel-specific. Based on AHRI directory listing. |
| Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, natural gas | 84 US gal/h (70 Imp. gal/h, 318 L/h) | Recovery efficiency up to 80% per Bradford White. |
| Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, propane (RG1PV55H6X19) | 82 US gal/h (310 L/h) | The sheet's Imperial-gallon figure for the propane row is not legibly aligned, so the litre figure is shown. |
Input 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Input, natural gas | 78,000 BTU/h | 22.9 kW. Highest input in the power vent family. |
| Input, propane (RG1PV55H6X19) | 76,000 BTU/h | 22.3 kW. |
Efficiency 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), medium draw | 0.68 | Per AHRI listing cited on C1261. Not ENERGY STAR. |
Venting and air 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vent connection | 3 in or 4 in (76 or 102 mm) PVC, ABS, CPVC or polypropylene | Through-the-wall or vertical power venting under positive pressure. |
| Maximum equivalent vent length | 75 ft (23.0 m) in 3 in; 180 ft (55.0 m) in 4 in | Minimum equivalent lengths are 7 ft in 3 in and 15 ft in 4 in; subtract 5 ft per additional 90° elbow. |
Connections 4
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Water connections | 3/4 in NPT with dielectric waterways and heat traps | |
| Space-heating connections | 3/4 in NPT side tappings (inlet and outlet) | The model is listed for potable water and space heating. |
| Gas connection | 1/2 in (13 mm) | |
| T&P relief valve | Factory installed |
Electrical 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical supply | 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.1 A | Powers the AquaVENT blower and the ICON System control; no hot water during a power outage. |
Physical 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Height to top of heater | 54 3/4 in (1391 mm) | 62 1/2 in (1588 mm) to the top of the blower. |
| Jacket diameter | 22 in (559 mm) | Depth 27 3/16 in (691 mm) including fittings. |
| Shipping weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
Operating limits 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Working pressure | 150 psi (1034 kPa); tested at 300 psi (2068 kPa) | |
| Certification | CSA International, ANSI Z21.10.3 / CSA 4.3 |
Other 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thermostatic mixing valve | ASSE-approved valve included with the model | The Canadian sheet lists the mixing valve as included with the RG1PV55H6N only. |
| Anode rods | Two magnesium anodes | The Canadian sheet notes that the RG1PV55H6N carries two anodes. |
Manuals
- Canadian specification sheet C1261 — TTW Power Vent Residential Gas Water HeaterC1261-1025 · 2025 · Canadian
- PV Series Through-The-Wall Gas Water Heaters — Service Manual238-53838-00
- Limited Residential Water Heater Warranty238-39699-00ZAN
Maintenance the manufacturer specifies
- Inspect the anode rod every 2 years and replace when depleted; more often with softened water (manual, Maintenance item 9).
- Operate the T&P relief valve at least once a year to check it lifts and reseats without leaking (item 6).
- Drain about a gallon monthly to remove sediment (item 7); annual inspection by a qualified technician.
- Inspect the vent system at least once a year; check burner flames twice a year (items 10 and 4).
Fault codes documented for this model
None documented yet.
Services
Hot water and scalding
- Water above 49 °C at a tap can scald in seconds, and children and older adults are at most risk. BC's plumbing code limits shower and bathtub water to 49 °C.
- Storage tanks are normally kept hotter (Health Canada advises 60 °C) to limit Legionella growth, with a thermostatic mixing valve tempering the water to the fixtures.
- Never bypass or remove a mixing valve, thermostat or high-limit control to get hotter water.
Official guidance: Government of Canada on water temperature and scalds and HealthLinkBC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RG1PV55H6N19 sold in Canada?
Yes. The RG1PV power vent family is listed on Bradford White's Canadian residential gas page and on Canadian spec sheet C1261, which prints the model as RG1PV55H6N. The 19 suffix is the catalog form of the same current unit.
Is the RG1PV55H6N19 a Defender FVIR tank?
No. The Canadian sheet's Defender bullet excludes the RG1PV55H6N and the RG2PV75H6N; the rest of the power vent family carries the flammable-vapour-ignition-resistant design.
Can the RG1PV55H6N19 run on propane?
The propane version is the RG1PV55H6X19 with a 76,000 BTU/h input. Fuel conversion is not a field procedure; order the correct fuel version.
Questions about the Bradford White RG1PV55H6N19?
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Sources and verification
- Canadian spec sheet C1261-1025 · C1261-1025 · Canadian source · accessed September 7, 2026
- PV Series Through-The-Wall Gas Water Heaters Service Manual (model list) · 238-53838-00 · accessed September 7, 2026
- Bradford White — Residential Gas Water Heaters Canada · Canadian source · accessed September 7, 2026
Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.