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Bradford White RG2 (Atmospheric)
The Bradford White RG2 is a 50-gallon natural-gas, atmospheric-vent tank built around the Defender Safety System and a Vitraglas-lined steel tank. It's a no-frills, contractor-favourite workhorse for Toronto homes that already have a chimney or B-vent and want dependable hot water without a power-vent or condensate setup. Megacity installs and services this tank across the GTA.
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Why Toronto Homeowners Choose the Bradford White RG2 (Atmospheric)
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Manufacturer Specs
- Model
- RG250T6N
- Type
- Natural gas, atmospheric vent
- Capacity
- 50 gal (189 L) · 30–50 gal available
- Input
- 40,000 BTU/h (Low-NOx)
- First-hour rating
- 81 gal (307 L)
- Recovery
- 43 gal/hr @ 90°F rise
- Efficiency
- 0.63 UEF
- Key tech
- Defender Safety System®, ICON®, Vitraglas®+Microban®, Hydrojet®
- Warranty
- 6-year tank & parts (10-year available)
Specs published by Bradford White.
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Bradford White RG2 (Atmospheric): FAQ
Will the RG2 give my family enough hot water?
The 50-gallon RG2 has an 81-gallon first-hour rating and recovers about 43 gallons per hour at a 90°F temperature rise. That comfortably handles a 2-to-4-person household: think a couple of morning showers plus a dishwasher or laundry. If your usage is heavier, we can look at the larger sizing options or talk through a tankless or heat-pump alternative.
Can my home use an atmospheric-vent tank like this?
The RG2 is a natural-draft, atmospheric-vent gas unit, so it needs to vent up an existing chimney or B-vent rather than out a sidewall. Most older Toronto homes set up for an atmospheric tank can take a direct replacement. If your venting has changed or you're moving the unit, we confirm the venting on-site before quoting so there are no surprises.
How efficient is the RG2, and does it qualify for a rebate?
The RG2 is rated at 0.63 UEF, which is typical for a standard atmospheric gas tank. It is not an ENERGY STAR or heat-pump product, so it does not qualify for the Ontario heat-pump rebates. Those apply only to heat-pump and heat-pump water heater equipment. Megacity offers in-house rebates. Ask at your quote. We don't file government rebate paperwork for customers.
What's the warranty, and what does the Defender Safety System actually do?
The RG2 comes with a 6-year tank and parts warranty, with a 10-year option available depending on the model. The Defender Safety System is Bradford White's flame-arrestor design that helps prevent the burner from igniting flammable vapours drifting along the floor, useful if the heater sits in a garage or near stored fuels and solvents. The Vitraglas lining protects the steel tank against rust and scale.
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