Residential Electric Water Heater Sizing Guide

	Family Size & Demand	Gallon Capacity Required
Best: 12-Year Limited Warranty* On Tank & Parts Self-Cleaning Limefighter™ Installed Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Stainless Steel Double 5500 Watt Elements	5/6 High	80 Gallon
	5 High	65 Gallon
	3/4 Regular	50 Gallon
	1/3 Regular	40 Gallon
Better: 9-Year Limited Warranty* On Tank & Parts Self-Cleaning Limefighter® Double Elements - 4500 Watts Installed Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve	5/6 High	80 Gallon
	5 High	65 Gallon
	3/4 Regular	50 Gallon
	1/3 Regular	40 Gallon
Good: 6-Year Limited Warranty* On Tank & Parts Double Elements - 4500 Watts Installed Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve	3/4 Regular	50 Gallon
	1/3 Regular	40 Gallon
This chart for determining appropriate water heater capacity in response to individual family requirements. Individual use may vary. Sizing is based on 3 gallons per minute shower head and standard bathtub. Accommodations for larger capacity and higher recovery water heaters should be made for high demand conditions. *Limited warranty on tank and parts. Complete details in manual.