Marathon Water Heaters is one of the leaders in the industry. Their water heaters are constructed with the most advanced technology available. Their products are built to last with a great warranty. These water heater tanks come with a vacuum relief valve, a 3/4″ brass tee, 3/4″ brass nipples for easy installation. All of the wiring on these electric water heaters runs in conduit for easy to control wiring. The tanks are made from a molded polybutene and there is no anode rod necessary, the unit is corrosion and rust proof for life.
There is a factory installed high temperature, durable dip tube for a long lasting water heater. These electric water heaters contain a filament surrounding the fiberglass outer tank that is more flexible and can take more pressure than some of the other models out there. Each tank comes with a factory installed 4″ of pipe insulation to help save you more money.
The Marathon 40 gallon water heater has a 52 gallon per hour first hour rating with a 21 gallons per hour @ a 90 degree rise. This water heater is factory wired for 240 volts AC with a single-phase non-simultaneous wiring. There is also a Temperature and Pressure Valve and a heat traps with a 3-1/2 inches to the height to water connections. The 40-gallon electric water heater has a maximum test pressure of 300 psi and a maximum working pressure 150 psi. The warranty on the Marathon 40 gallon Water Heater includes that the water heater is covered not to leak as long as the water heater is installed in your home. The water heater is a PermaGuard tank construction that will last as long as your water heater does. This water heater meets and exceeds all of the requirements necessary and has been approved by the Department of Energy standards. Marathon Water Heaters recommends that you read all of the energy cost and savings provided on the Energy Guide on this water heater before you make a decision to purchase. If you are interested in purchasing a Marathon 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater check out the Marathon Water Heater website and click on the Where to Buy button and contact the dealer nearest you.