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Bradford White Power direct vent Defender (RG2PDV)

Bradford White's power direct vent (RG2PDV) tanks are closed-combustion Defender Safety System gas storage water heaters sold in Canada in 40, 48, 50 and 75 US gallon forms with 40,000 to 80,000 BTU/h inputs and twin-pipe side-wall venting for tightly sealed rooms with no chimney.

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Series facts

System type
Gas storage tank
Efficiency
UEF 0.7 (medium draw)
Energy
Natural gas models end in N; propane models end in X. Inputs are 40,000 to 80,000 BTU/h.
Venting
Closed combustion twin-pipe venting: a blower pulls outside air in through one pipe (up to 35 ft in 2 in, 85 ft in 3 in on the S models) and pushes exhaust out through the other; concentric kits give a single exit. PVC, ABS or CPVC. 110 VAC required.
Models documented
4
Warranty
Published terms

UEF 0.70 for the RG2PDV40S6N and 0.68–0.69 for the other models, per Canadian spec sheet C1117.

About the Power direct vent Defender (RG2PDV)

A power direct vent tank is the answer for a tightly insulated house with no chimney and not enough combustion air for an atmospheric unit: a blower draws outside air in through one pipe and pushes exhaust out through a second, so the burner never touches room air. The family runs 40,000 to 80,000 BTU/h with 2, 3 or 4 in PVC, ABS or CPVC pipe, concentric vent kits for a single wall exit, and intake runs that cannot exceed the exhaust run.

All four Canadian models carry the Defender Safety System flammable-vapour-ignition-resistant design, the ICON System electronic control with no standing pilot, and a 110 VAC supply for the blower (3.1 A), which means hot water stops during a power outage. UEF runs 0.68 to 0.70 and the sheet states 78% recovery efficiency.

The high-input H models (RG2PDV50H6N and RG2PDV75H6N) add 3/4 in side space-heating connections, and the 75-gallon unit is certified to ANSI Z21.10.3 rather than the Z21.10.1 of the rest of the family. Whether CANRO stocks a given model for a job is confirmed at consultation.

Highlights

  • Closed combustion twin-pipe venting: no chimney, no room combustion air needed
  • Defender Safety System flammable-vapour resistance on every model
  • 2, 3 or 4 in PVC/ABS/CPVC venting with concentric single-exit kits
  • 40, 48, 50 and 75 US gal; 40,000–80,000 BTU/h; UEF 0.68–0.70
  • Electronic ignition: no standing pilot
  • 110 VAC required (3.1 A); 6 or 10-year tank warranty, 6-year parts warranty, no labour

The Canadian power-direct-vent sheet lists 6 or 10-year limited tank warranties with a 6-year limited warranty on component parts (the 10-year models change the suffix 6 to 10). Labour is not covered; removal and reinstallation charges are excluded.

Models

Power direct vent Defender (RG2PDV) models

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Bradford White · Gas storage tank

Bradford White RG2PDV40S6N

CurrentSold in Canada
Nominal capacity
40 US gal (33 Imp. gal, 151 L)
First-hour delivery
75 US gal (284 L)
Input
40,000 BTU/h

The Bradford White RG2PDV40S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.70, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Twin-pipe closed combustion suits tightly sealed rooms with no chimney.

Natural gasPropanePower direct vent
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Bradford White · Gas storage tank

Bradford White RG2PDV50S6N

CurrentSold in Canada
Nominal capacity
50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 189 L)
First-hour delivery
80 US gal (303 L)
Input
40,000 BTU/h

The Bradford White RG2PDV50S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 80 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Twin-pipe closed combustion suits tightly sealed rooms with no chimney.

Natural gasPropanePower direct vent
Specifications, manuals and service

Bradford White · Gas storage tank

Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N

CurrentSold in Canada
Nominal capacity
48 US gal (40 Imp. gal, 182 L)
First-hour delivery
103 US gal (390 L)
Input
60,000 BTU/h

The Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N is a 48 US gallon (182 L) high-input power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 60,000 BTU/h input, 103 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It adds space-heating connections to the Defender twin-pipe family.

Natural gasPropanePower direct vent
Specifications, manuals and service

Bradford White · Gas storage tank

Bradford White RG2PDV75H6N

CurrentSold in Canada
Nominal capacity
75 US gal (62 Imp. gal, 284 L)
First-hour delivery
134 US gal (508 L)
Input
80,000 BTU/h

The Bradford White RG2PDV75H6N is a 75 US gallon (284 L) high-input power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with an 80,000 BTU/h input, 134 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.69, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest Defender tank in the closed-combustion family.

Natural gasPropanePower direct vent
Specifications, manuals and service

Compare models in this series

Comparison of Bradford White RG2PDV40S6N and Bradford White RG2PDV50S6N and Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N and Bradford White RG2PDV75H6N
SpecificationBradford White RG2PDV40S6NGas storage tankBradford White RG2PDV50S6NGas storage tankBradford White RG2PDV50H6NGas storage tankBradford White RG2PDV75H6NGas storage tank
Rated nominal volume40 US gal (33 Imp. gal, 151 L)50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 189 L)48 US gal (40 Imp. gal, 182 L)75 US gal (62 Imp. gal, 284 L)
First-hour rating75 US gal (284 L)80 US gal (303 L)103 US gal (390 L)134 US gal (508 L)
Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, natural gas43 US gal/h (36 Imp. gal/h, 163 L/h)43 US gal/h (36 Imp. gal/h, 163 L/h)65 US gal/h (54 Imp. gal/h, 246 L/h)86 US gal/h (72 Imp. gal/h, 326 L/h)
Input, natural gas40,000 BTU/h40,000 BTU/h60,000 BTU/h80,000 BTU/h
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), medium draw0.70.680.680.69
Height to top of heater49 9/16 in (1259 mm)50 9/16 in (1284 mm)59 5/16 in (1507 mm)59 11/16 in (1516 mm)
Jacket diameter22 in (559 mm)24 in (610 mm)22 in (559 mm)26 in (660 mm)
Shipping weight161 lb (73 kg)192 lb (87 kg)204 lb (93 kg)291 lb (132 kg)

“—” means not applicable to that system type or not published by the manufacturer. Flow figures are only comparable at the same temperature rise; UEF values are only comparable within the same draw pattern.

Fault codes

Power direct vent Defender (RG2PDV) codes and status lights

No codes documented for this series yet.

Manuals

Official documents

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between power vent and power direct vent?

A power vent draws combustion air from the room and blows only exhaust outside. A power direct vent also pulls its combustion air from outside through a second pipe, which is why it suits tight, sealed rooms where indoor air is limited.

Do power direct vent tanks need a chimney or electricity?

No chimney: both pipes terminate through a wall. Electricity yes: the blower and electronic control need 110 VAC, so the tank stops heating during an outage.

Are these tanks flammable-vapour resistant?

Yes. The Canadian sheet lists the Defender Safety System FVIR design for the whole RG2PDV family, unlike the direct vent line which is sealed from the room instead.

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Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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