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Suburban SW5ECA Hot Water System Electric · 17.7L · 240V · White Door

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Estimated dispatch: Fri 18 Sep

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Description

This Suburban is a 240V only water heater and has been WaterMark certified for the Australian market. The Suburban range of water heaters includes gas, 240V and gas/electric models and offers manual or 12V ignition. Manufactured in the USA featuring a steel tank with porcelain lining for an extended life and copolymer insulation jacket for superior heat retention.

These hot water systems fit under a seat or in the back of a cupboard, with a door and access from the outside of the RV.

The water inlet and outlet are at the rear, so allow some space for connections. This model is pre-fitted with a 240V plug for easy connection to a GPO in your RV.

Features

  • Easy to replace anode rod for corrosion protection
  • Pressure relief valve has a compression fitting to suit 1/2 inch copper pipe.
  • The unit comes with the main tank as shown, plus a separate door.
  • Easy access, foam tank insulation and high recovery rate.
  • Range of spare parts available.
  • 2 year warranty.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 5251A
  • Other Identifier: SW5ECA
  • Brand: Suburban
  • Barcode: 210546702
  • Replaces older model SW5EA
  • Heating source: 240 V
  • Capacity: 17.7 L
  • Recovery: 21 L/hr 45° rise
  • Dimensions (mm): 320 (w) x 320 (h) x 450 (d) (plus pipe connections at rear)
  • Includes door - Overall dimensions: 380 mm x 380 mm
  • 240 V - 50 Hz AC, 1440 W - 6 A.
  • Pressure relief valve: 700 kPa
  • WaterMark certified
  • Cold water inlet is 1/2 inch female BSPT
  • Hot water outlet is 1/2 inch female BSPT
  • Anode thread is 3/4 inch female NPT.
  • The unit will slide in from the outside, in a cutout of 330 mm high and 325 mm wide.
  • Shipping Weight: 12.11 Kgs.
  • Shipping Dimensions: 47 cm x 34 cm x 34 cm.

Further Information

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Our Comments

Key changes from previous SW5EA model:

  • Change of pressure relief valve from 850 kPa to 700 kPa (this means the unit will expel more water on a heating cycle than the older 850 kPa valve)
  • Now has a pre-fitted 240V power lead to allow direct connect to the GPO in the RV
  • No more external 240V switch in the service area.
  • Has the door flange/frame pre-fitted from factory

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Connections

This product connects to other products that we sell. It has the following connections:
  • FEMALE-BSP-1/2-WATER

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Suburban SW5ECA Hot Water System - Electric - 17.7L - 240V - White Door

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