Is the E6N-50R 110 right for your home?
The American E6N-50R 110 combines a 50-gallon nominal rating with a short 49¼-inch body. It has 46 gallons of rated storage, a 57-gallon first-hour rating and a 23-inch diameter. This makes it a useful option to assess when stored capacity matters but the available height limits a tall tank.
The wider body is the main fit consideration. WHE measures the doorway, closet opening, drain pan and access to the element panels before confirming a replacement. A short 50-gallon model can require more floor space than a taller heater with the same nominal capacity.
American E6N-50R 110 specifications
| Model / product item | E6N-50R 110 / 100269192 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity / rated storage | 50 gallons / 46 gallons |
| Type / installation | Short electric storage tank / indoor |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 0.92 UEF |
| First-hour rating | 57 gallons |
| Standard recovery at a 90°F rise | 21 gallons per hour at the sheet’s standard 4,500W rating |
| Voltage / electrical configuration | 240V; two 4,500W elements; linked product page lists 4,500W maximum input |
| Drawing A: height / C: diameter | 49¼ / 23 inches |
| Water connections | Top; ¾-inch male connections on 8-inch centers |
| Insulation blanket included | No |
| Limited tank / parts warranty | 6 years / 6 years, subject to the written warranty |
Rated storage is the water held in the tank. First-hour rating measures hot-water delivery during a standardized test, including water heated during that hour. UEF is an efficiency comparison; it does not predict a particular household’s bill.
Dimensions and replacement fit
The listed 49¼-inch height and 23-inch diameter describe the heater, not the complete installation space. Allow for the drain pan, top water and electrical connections, relief-valve discharge and room to service the front panels, drain valve and anode. WHE also checks the access route and floor support with the tank full.
A short tank is not the same as a lowboy. If this height is still too great, compare the separate 38-gallon and 48-gallon blanket-included lowboy guides, using their actual dimensions and delivery ratings.
Electrical configuration and manufacturer documents
The linked product page lists 240V, two elements and 4,500W maximum input. The series sheet describes 4,500W elements as the standard configuration and lists other available wattages. WHE verifies the supplied unit’s data plate, wiring diagram and existing circuit before installation.
The 110 suffix is a model-series identifier, not the supply voltage. This is a 240V electric water heater. Circuit suitability depends on the actual nameplate and installation instructions.
The product-page download labeled NRESS00315 opens a sheet marked NRESS00117, January 2023. American also publishes a March 2025 NRESS00117 sheet; its capacity, first-hour rating, UEF and A/C dimensions for E6N-50R agree with the earlier sheet. Use the exact supplied unit’s documentation for final installation planning.
Compare 40- and 50-gallon tall and short models
| Model | Nominal / rated storage | First-hour rating | Height × diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| E6N-40H 110 (tall) | 40 / 36 gal | 53 gal | 61¼ × 18 in. |
| E6N-40R 110 (short) | 40 / 37 gal | 55 gal | 49¾ × 20½ in. |
| E6N-50H 130 (tall) | 50 / 46 gal | 62 gal | 59 × 20½ in. |
| E6N-50R 110 (short) | 50 / 46 gal | 57 gal | 49¼ × 23 in. |
The 50-gallon tall stores the same 46 gallons and lists a 62-gallon first-hour rating, compared with 57 for this short model. It is 9¾ inches taller and 2½ inches narrower. Compared with the 40-gallon short, this heater adds nine gallons of rated storage and 2½ inches of diameter.
All four standard configurations list 0.92 UEF and 21 GPH recovery at a 90°F rise. WHE compares your busiest period of use, shower flow and overlapping appliances with the delivery ratings. A fixed number of people is not enough to size a replacement reliably.
Installation, maintenance and six-year limited warranty
WHE reviews the drain pan and drainage route, water pressure, thermal expansion, temperature-and-pressure relief discharge and service access as part of the installation scope. These conventional electric tanks do not use a combustion flue or the airflow and condensate arrangements of a heat-pump water heater.
The standard tall and short series includes an Incoloy stainless steel lower element, anode protection, a glass-lined tank, a brass drain valve and a self-cleaning dip tube. That dip tube helps control sediment; it does not replace flushing, anode inspection or other maintenance in the manual.
American lists six-year limited tank and parts coverage. Eligibility, use, installation and maintenance conditions apply. The warranty does not provide six years of included labor, removal or reinstallation. Review the certificate supplied with the heater before assuming a particular service cost is covered.
Official sources and local installation
Sources checked October 17, 2026: American E6N-50R 110 product page, its linked series specification sheet, installation and care manual and limited warranty. The manufacturer uses the photograph shown here across its short product pages; it is a representative image, and proportions or label details can vary.
For Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and nearby Palm Beach County homes, send WHE photos of the current heater’s label, piping and surrounding space when requesting an estimate. Visit our American water heater installation page or browse the water heater model catalog.
American E6N-50R 110 FAQs
How much water does the E6N-50R 110 store?
It is a 50-gallon nominal model with 46 gallons of rated storage. Its 57-gallon first-hour rating measures delivery during the standardized first-hour test, not the volume stored at one time.
Does the short 50-gallon model store less than the tall one?
Both selected 50-gallon models list 46 gallons of rated storage. Their first-hour ratings differ: 57 gallons for E6N-50R 110 and 62 gallons for E6N-50H 130. The short body is wider, so the installation space matters as much as the nominal capacity.
What electrical supply does this model need?
The linked configuration is 240V with two elements and 4,500W maximum input. A qualified installer must verify the supplied unit’s data plate, circuit and wiring requirements.
Does it include an insulation blanket?
No. American marks this standard short product as having no included insulation blanket. It is a different model from the blanket-included lowboys.
Does the six-year warranty include installation labor?
The listed six-year coverage is limited tank and parts coverage. Labor, removal, reinstallation and other costs are governed by the written terms and are not automatically included for six years.