What is the difference between low NOx and ultra low NOx?

Low NOx equipment uses FGR and is able to maintain 3 to 5% excess oxygen with strong controls. The turndowns are less than the ratio of 8:1. For UltraLow NOx, the emissions are between 7 to 15 ppm.

What is Bradford White Defender safety system?

The Defender Safety System Bradford White’s Defender Safety System® with FVIR (Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant) Technology defends your property and belongings from potential combustion of these fumes by keeping any flames inside the water heater.

Why is NOx bad?

NOx can cause serious health damage to humans, including respiratory diseases. NOx emissions contribute to acid rain and formation of ground-level ozone that can damage ecosystems, animal and plant life. NOx reacts with ammonium (NH4 +), water vapor and other compounds and forms nitric acid (HNO3) and small particles.

Do ultra NOx water heaters need low?

Low NOx commercial water heaters are required in Texas and ultra low NOx water heaters are required in most of California.

Is Bradford White Made in the USA?

We are Committed to American Manufacturing. We are an American-owned company and all of our manufacturing facilities are located in the United States of America. Bradford White proudly employs over 2,000 people at our manufacturing operations in Middleville, Niles and Delton, Michigan, and Rochester, New Hampshire.

Which is worse CO2 or NOx?

Nitrogen oxides are pollutants, constituting an immediate threat to human health, while CO2 is a longer-term – albeit profound – hazard, detrimentally affecting the planet’s climate.

How does the eco defender safety system work?

Defender Safety System® (FVIR) incorporates the Advanced ScreenLok® technology flame arrestor and large split-door design to prevent ignition of flammable vapors outside the water heater Honeywell Home Lyric™ Water Leak Detector and…

How tall is a Ferguson eco-defender water heater?

Tall 40 MBH Residential Natural Gas Water Heater – URG250T6N-394 – Ferguson Eco-Defender Safety System® 50 gal. Tall 40 MBH Residential Natural Gas Water Heater This item is available for pick up only. Please double check that your pick-up location has this item in stock before proceeding to Checkout.

What makes a Bradford White defender tank safe?

Vitraglas® lining exclusively engineered enamel formula that provides superior tank protection from the highly corrosive effects of hot water Hydrojet® total performance system is a cold water inlet sediment reducing device helps prevent sediment build up in tank

How does the Bradford White defender safety system work?

What is the difference between low NOx and ultra low NOx?