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Bradford White RC2PDV50H6N
The Bradford White RC2PDV50H6N is a 50 US gallon (190 L) condensing power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 76,000 BTU/h input, 125 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.80, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Twin-pipe closed combustion suits tightly sealed rooms.
Key figures
- Nominal capacity
- 50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 190 L)
- First-hour delivery
- 125 US gal (473 L)
- Input
- 76,000 BTU/h
- Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), medium draw
- 0.8
Nominal volume, rated volume and first-hour delivery are different figures; size by first-hour delivery.
Bradford White RC2PDV50H6N in practice
The RC2PDV50H6N is the power-direct-vent member of Bradford White's Canadian eF Series: the same condensing storage platform with a 76,000 BTU/h input, a 125 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.80, vented as closed combustion through 2, 3 or 4 in PVC-family pipe with outside combustion air and a condensate drain.
It needs 120 V power for the blower and control, and CANRO confirms whether the model is stocked for a given job at consultation.
Best suited to
- Tightly sealed rooms needing a condensing storage tank with outside combustion air
- Homes without a chimney where a storage tank is preferred over tankless
Limitations to know
- Requires 120 V power and a condensate drain; no hot water during an outage
- UEF 0.80 is below ENERGY STAR version 5.0 (0.81) by a fraction on this model
Applicability and support
- Model number
- RC2PDV50H6N
- Variants on this page
- RC2PDV50H6X (Propane)
- 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 | 50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 190 L) | Canadian sheet C1264. Nominal, not the tested storage volume. |
Delivery and recovery 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First-hour rating | 125 US gal (473 L) | Single column on C1264, not fuel-specific. |
| Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, natural gas | 89 US gal/h (337 L/h) | Propane recovery is 93 US gal/h (352 L/h) per the sheet. |
Input 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Input, natural gas | 76,000 BTU/h | 22.0 kW. |
| Input, propane (RC2PDV50H6X) | 76,000 BTU/h | 22.0 kW. |
Efficiency 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), medium draw | 0.8 | Per AHRI listing cited on C1264. |
Venting and air 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vent connection | 2 in, 3 in or 4 in (51, 76 or 102 mm) PVC-family | Closed-combustion power direct vent; condensate drain required. Intake 65 5/8 in (1667 mm) above floor per the sheet. |
Electrical 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical supply | 120 V required for the blower and control |
Physical 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Height to top of heater | 56 1/4 in (1429 mm) | 67 7/16 in (1713 mm) to the exhaust connection; depth 33 3/4 in (857 mm). |
| Jacket diameter | 24 in (610 mm) | |
| Shipping weight | 289 lb (131 kg) |
Operating limits 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CSA International design certified |
Other 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anode rod | Protective anode, combined with the hot-water outlet |
Manuals
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 RC2PDV50H6N sold in Canada?
Yes. It is listed on Bradford White's Canadian residential gas page and on Canadian spec sheet C1264; supply runs through wholesalers and contractors such as CANRO.
Questions about the Bradford White RC2PDV50H6N?
Describe what the water heater is doing and get a straight answer about the next step.
On-site service in Metro Vancouver, BC. Call to check availability.
Sources and verification
- Canadian spec sheet C1264 · C1264 · Canadian source · 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.