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This Reliance electric water heater is a compact 10-gallon unit designed for modest water usage in tight spaces. With side plumbing connections, it's ideal for under-counter, crawl space, or mobile home installations where traditional top-plumbed heaters won't fit. The 1650-watt, 120-volt single-element design provides reliable hot water without excess storage footprint.
The side plumbing design minimizes installation time and effort by allowing inlet and outlet connections to be positioned for easier integration into confined spaces. Its glass-lined tank with anode rod protection resists corrosion, ensuring long tank life. This heater is built to support homeowners who need dependable hot water without oversized equipment.
Features and Benefits
- Compact Design: This 10-gallon heater is sized for modest water usage without excess storage, making it suitable for smaller households and confined spaces.
- Side Plumbing Connections: Inlet and outlet ports on the side simplify installation in under-counter and crawl space locations, reducing piping complexity.
- Corrosion Protection: Glass-lined tank with anode rod guards against rust and extends tank life.
- Factory-Installed Relief Valve: Temperature and pressure relief valve comes pre-installed for safety.
- Copper Heating Element: Single-element design rated for 8 gallons per hour recovery at 90° rise for efficient hot water delivery.
Specifications
- Brand: Reliance
- Model: 6-10-SOMS K
- Tank Capacity: 10 gallons
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 1650W
- Element Type: Copper heating element, single element
- Plumbing: Side connections
- Height: 18¼ inches
- Diameter: 16 inches
- Insulation: 2 inches
- Recovery Rate: 8 gallons per hour at 90° rise
- Warranty: 6 years tank and parts limited warranty
- Relief Valve: Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve