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Bradford White RE2HP5010
The Bradford White RE2HP5010 is a 50 US gallon (189 L) AeroTherm Series G2 hybrid heat-pump water heater with a UEF of 3.89, a 65 US gallon first-hour rating and 4,000 W/3,000 W backup elements, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the entry size of the Canadian G2 range.
Key figures
- Nominal capacity
- 50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 189 L)
- First-hour delivery
- 65 US gal (246 L)
- Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
- 3.89
Nominal volume, rated volume and first-hour delivery are different figures; size by first-hour delivery.
Bradford White RE2HP5010 in practice
The RE2HP5010 is the 50-gallon member of the AeroTherm Series G2, Bradford White's current Canadian hybrid heat-pump line. A heat pump on top of the tank draws heat from the surrounding air while 4,000 W and 3,000 W elements cover peaks, and the five operating modes trade recovery speed against electricity use: the factory Hybrid Standard mode delivered the sheet's 65 US gallon (246 L) first-hour rating on the test basis the sheet notes.
The heat pump runs only in 3–49 °C ambient air and the unit falls back to the elements outside that range, so siting inside the conditioned space or ducting air to it is part of the installation. It cools and dehumidifies the room, needs a condensate drain and a 240 V circuit, and rates UEF 3.89 per AHRI. BC heat-pump water heater rebates currently require replacing an existing electric tank. Whether CANRO stocks this model for a given job is confirmed at consultation.
Best suited to
- Homes with an existing electric tank, a suitable 240 V circuit and air volume to spare
- Households wanting the lowest electricity use for hot water in a conditioned space
- Basements and utility rooms where dehumidification is welcome
Limitations to know
- Heat pump needs 3–49 °C ambient air; cold garages run on the elements
- Slow recovery in heat-pump-only mode: peaks call on the backup elements
- Requires a condensate drain and a suitable 240 V circuit; taller than a standard tank with the duct
- Higher equipment cost than a resistance electric tank; rebates are verified per household
Applicability and support
- Model number
- RE2HP5010
- Variants on this page
- None
- 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 capacity | 50 US gal (42 Imp. gal, 189 L) | Canadian sheet C1903. Nominal, not the tested storage volume. |
Delivery and recovery 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First-hour rating | 65 US gal (246 L) | Based on AHRI directory listings cited on C1903; hybrid operation. |
| Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, heat pump only | 6 US gal/h (23 L/h) | Hybrid Standard Mode basis at 67.5 °F ambient and 50% relative humidity per the sheet. |
| Recovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise, heat pump plus element | 24 US gal/h (91 L/h) | Hybrid Standard Mode basis at 67.5 °F ambient and 50% relative humidity per the sheet. |
Efficiency 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.89 | Per AHRI listing cited on C1903. The sheet does not print the draw pattern; UEF values are not comparable across draw patterns. |
Connections 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Water connections | 3/4 in NPT true dielectric fittings | |
| Condensate connection | Drained through the condensate connection | Heat-pump operation produces condensate that must be drained. |
| T&P relief valve | Factory installed |
Electrical 2
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Backup elements | 4,000 W upper and 3,000 W lower, wired non-simultaneous | 240 V/208 V single phase per the sheet's general notes. |
| Electrical supply | 240 V/208 V, single phase, 60 Hz; dedicated circuit |
Physical 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Height to top of heater | 64 1/8 in (1629 mm) | 66 1/4 in (1683 mm) to the top of the air duct. |
| Jacket diameter | 22 in (559 mm) | |
| Shipping weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
Operating limits 3
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Heat-pump ambient operating range | 3–49 °C (37–120 °F) | Outside this range the unit defaults to the electric elements per C1903. |
| Working pressure | 150 psi (1034 kPa); tested at 300 psi (2068 kPa) | |
| Certification | UL listed; CAN/CSA Z240 MH series approved for manufactured homes |
Other 1
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anode rod | Protective anode, combined with the hot-water outlet |
Manuals
Maintenance the manufacturer specifies
- Clean the top-mounted washable air filter when the unit alerts; the sheet notes an automatic alert.
- Inspect the anode rod every 2 years and replace when depleted; more often with softened water.
- Operate the T&P relief valve at least once a year to check it lifts and reseats without leaking.
- Check the condensate drain for flow and blockage at least once a year; annual technician inspection.
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 RE2HP5010 sold in Canada?
Yes. The AeroTherm G2 family is listed on Bradford White's Canadian heat-pump range and on Canadian spec sheet C1903. Bradford White sells only through wholesalers, so it is supplied and installed by contractors such as CANRO.
What does UEF 3.89 mean?
It is the Uniform Energy Factor per the AHRI listing the sheet cites, under the hybrid test basis the sheet notes. It is an efficiency rating well above resistance electric tanks, but the draw pattern is not printed on the sheet, so it should not be compared across patterns.
Can this unit replace my gas tank?
Physically, where a 240 V circuit, air volume and a condensate drain exist. Current FortisBC and BC Hydro rebates for heat-pump water heaters require an existing electric tank, so a gas-to-heat-pump switch is assessed on its own merits.
Questions about the Bradford White RE2HP5010?
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On-site service in Metro Vancouver, BC. Call to check availability.
Sources and verification
- Canadian spec sheet C1903 · C1903 · Canadian source · accessed September 7, 2026
- Bradford White For The Pro — AeroTherm Series G2, Canada · Canadian source · accessed September 7, 2026
- FortisBC — heat pump water heater rebate (existing electric tank required) · Canadian source · accessed September 7, 2026
Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.