The new Eclipseâ„¢ heavy-duty commercial electric water heater offers a nonmetallic storage tank that has no need for the corrosion-fighting anode rods that are required for conventional commercial water heaters, says the company. The new Xtremeâ„¢ heavy-duty commercial gas water heater, with a thermal efficiency rating of 80 percent, combines a compact 30-inch footprint with high gas inputs from 550,000 to 715,000 Btuh.

Rheem Water Heaters, P.O. Box 244020, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020; 334-260-1500; www.rheem.com.

Publication date: 01/05/2004