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Water Heater Sizing Guideline

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