GE GG40S12BXR RealMAX Platinum 40-Gallon Short Natural Gas Atmospheric Water Heater

Product Description

The GE GG40S12BXR RealMAX Platinum is a 40-gallon short natural gas atmospheric water heater. It provides hot water for households of 2 to 4 persons and quickly replenishes hot water with a 38K burner. The durable anode rod design offers lasting protection against corrosion, extending the tank's life.

• Provides hot water for the whole family of 2 to 4 persons.
• Quickly replenish hot water with a max-performance 38K burner.
• Durable design offers long-lasting protection against corrosion to extend the life of your water heater tank.

Product Highlights

This 40-gallon GE RealMAX Platinum water heater features a SmartShield Safety System, self-diagnostic monitoring, and a brass drain valve for long-lasting service.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC
• Manufacturer Part Number: GG40S12BXR

Technical Specifications

• Unit Capacity: 40 Gallons
• Altitude Rating: 10,100 ft
• Anode Rod: Magnesium
• Bin Testing: High
• Configuration: Short
• Controls: LED Indicator
• Drain Valve Type: Brass
• Family Size: 2-5 People
• Fuel Type: Natural Gas
• FVIR Safety System: Yes
• Gas Valve: Self Powered
• Height Description: Short
• Overheat Protection: Yes
• Pilot Light Window / Button: Yes
• Product Type: Atmospheric Gas
• Temp & Pressure Relief Valve: Yes
• Temperature Setting: 45-160° F Range
• UEF: .64
• Vent: Atmospheric
• Water Connection Location: Top
• Burner BTU Size (k): 38
• First Hour Delivery GPH: 78 gal/h
• Hertz: 60
• Connection Sizes - Hot Water Outlet (MNPT): 3/4"
• Connection Sizes - Water Inlet (MNPT): 3/4"
• Height to Gas Control: 11.25 in
• Overall Depth: 22 in
• Overall Height: 52.25 in
• Overall Width: 22 in
• Product Diameter: 22 in
• Product Height (to top of unit): 48.875 in
• Product Height (to top of water inlet/outlet connections): 50.375 in
• Vent Size: 2" or 3" Type B Vent
• Tank Diameter (in.): 22 Inches
• Height Top of Connectors (in.): 50.38 Inches
• Height Top of Tank (in.): 48.88 Inches
• Height to top of vent cap (in.): 52.25 Inches
• Type: Tank
• Gas Type: Natural Gas
• Size: Short
• Gallon Size (Nominal): 40 Gallons
• Gallon Size (Rated): 40
• Number of People per Household: 3-5 People
• Water Connection Size: 3/4 in. MNPT
• Tank Valve Size (T & P): 3/4 in. FNPT
• Minimum Temperature (F): 50
• Maximum Temperature (F): 160
• Gallons in First Hour: 78
• WiFi: No
• Bluetooth: No
• Recovery Rate at 90F Rise (gallons/hour): 38
• Foam Insulation: Yes
• Insulation Thickness: 2 Inches
• Tank Lining Material: Glass
• Temperature Pressure Relief Valve: Yes
• Control Type: Thermostat
• LED Status Indicator: Yes