Water Heater Sizing Guideline
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| Number of People |
Tank Capacity |
Element Rating |
Marathon Model |
| 1 |
30 |
3800 |
MR30238 |
| 2 |
40 |
3800 |
MR40238 |
| 3 |
40 50 |
3800 or 4500 3800 |
MR40238 MR50238 (available in a low-boy model) |
| 4 |
50 75 |
3800 or 4500 3800 |
MR50245 (available in a low-boy model) MR75238 |
| 5 |
75 85 |
3800 3800 |
MR75238 MR85238 |
| 6 |
85 |
3800 |
MR85238 |
| 7+ |
85 105 |
4500 3800 |
MR85245 MR105238 |
Note:
- All models include brass drain valve, factory installed T&P and vacuum relief and 4 ft of pipe insulation
- All models have 2.5” of Envirofoam® insulation
- The last two digits of the model number indicate the element wattage
- The existing tank size and customer satisfaction with it can be the best guide to size requirement
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