{"product_id":"bradford-white-defender-40-gallon-atmospheric-vent-gas-water-heater","title":"Bradford White Defender Atmospheric Vent Gas Water Heater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dependable 40-gallon (151 L) atmospheric vent gas water heater designed for standard vertical chimney or B-vent installations without electricity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring the Defender Safety System®, Bradford White ICON System® intelligent gas control, and Vitraglas® enamel lining with Microban® antimicrobial protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero electrical power required\u003c\/strong\u003e — millivolt thermopile powers the intelligent gas valve, ensuring hot water is always available even during power outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard chimney venting\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3-inch or 4-inch draft hood connects directly into existing residential chimneys or B-vent flues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefender Safety System®\u003c\/strong\u003e — Advanced ScreenLok® flame arrestor technology prevents external flammable vapor ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitraglas® enamel tank lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — exclusively engineered enamel coating with Microban® antimicrobial technology provides long-term corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet® Total Performance System\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold-water inlet dip tube reduces sediment accumulation and extends tank life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBradford White ICON System®\u003c\/strong\u003e — intelligent gas control with precise temperature sensing and diagnostic status LED.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBradford White Hydrojet® sediment reduction technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; margin: 24px 0; background: #000; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/164455996?dnt=1\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"Bradford White Hydrojet Total Performance System Product Video\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBradford White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefender Safety System® Atmospheric Vent (RG2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 US Gallons (151 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGas input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,000 BTU\/h (11.7 kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFirst Hour Rating (FHR)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 US Gallons (246 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecovery at 90 °F (50 °C) rise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 GPH (155 L\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUniform Energy Factor (UEF)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVent connection size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in or 4 in draft hood connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (H × Dia)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.0 × 20.0 in (150.0 × 50.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApproximate shipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 lb (59 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenting check: Requires an existing masonry chimney with metal liner or certified B-vent flue with proper vertical draft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizing guide: Sized for households with 1 to 3 occupants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas connection: 1\/2-inch NPT gas connection and 3\/4-inch NPT domestic water connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.bradfordwhite.com\/Spec_Sheets\/1101_Current.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecification sheet — Bradford White Atmospheric Vent RG2 Series (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.bradfordwhite.com\/I\u0026amp;O\/238-51012-00_Current.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation and operation manual — Atmospheric Vent Gas Water Heaters (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Bradford White technical submittals. 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