Where the Bradford White RG250T6N fits
The RG250T6N is a 50-gallon nominal tall natural gas water heater in Bradford White’s standard Atmospheric Vent Gas family. This 50-gallon tall version has a 22-inch jacket, 48 gallons of rated storage and an 81-gallon published first-hour rating. Compared with the narrower RG150T6, it adds a little storage and higher tested delivery while keeping the same listed heater and exhaust heights.
A 50-gallon tank can still be outpaced by a concentrated demand. Describe back-to-back showers, tub filling and any other hot-water use during the same period. WHE considers the published delivery figures together with the actual installation, rather than assigning a fixed household size to this model.
Capacity, first-hour delivery and efficiency
The current U.S. specification lists 50 gallons nominal capacity, 48 gallons DOE rated storage, a 81-gallon first-hour rating and 0.63 UEF for this model row. Nominal capacity is the listed size category; rated storage is the separately published stored volume. First-hour rating combines stored hot water with reheating during a standardized hour.
UEF is a standardized efficiency measure, not a prediction of your bill or a substitute for checking hot-water demand. Use the natural gas input and recovery figures below when comparing this N-suffix model. The separate propane version may have different input and recovery even when the tank dimensions match.
Dimensions and connection heights
- A — floor to exhaust connection: 60 1/8 inches.
- F — floor to top of heater: 56 5/8 inches.
- B — jacket diameter: 22 inches; H — depth: 25 1/2 inches.
- G — floor to water connections: 57 3/8 inches; J — center spacing: 8 inches.
- M — water connections: 3/4-inch NPT.
- D — floor to standard side T&P connection: 49 15/16 inches.
- S — gas connection: 1/2 inch, located 13 inches above the floor.
- Approximate shipping weight: 154 pounds, not the filled operating weight.
The 22-inch jacket and 25 1/2-inch listed depth need room at both the doorway and the final position. A closet that accepted the narrower 50-gallon model may not accept this one with adequate service access. Confirm the complete footprint before ordering equipment.
These are equipment dimensions, not installation clearances. Allow space for the pan, fittings, relief discharge and access to the controls, drain and anode. The selected tall models have an optional top T&P location that must be specified when ordering; this guide uses the standard side arrangement.
Compare the other tall options
The RG150T6N is the narrower 50-gallon tall alternative. It lists a 20-inch jacket, 47 gallons rated storage, a 75-gallon first-hour rating and 0.63 UEF. For natural gas, its published input is 34,000 BTU/h and recovery is 37 GPH at a 90°F rise. Compare those figures with this model’s 22-inch jacket and 81-gallon first-hour rating.
For another storage size in the same fuel, review the RG240T6N 40-gallon tall guide. The RG250T6X is the corresponding propane model. Choose the correct fuel first, then compare storage, delivery and fit.
Natural Gas input and recovery
The published natural gas input is 40,000 BTU/h, with 43 gallons per hour recovery at a 90°F temperature rise. Recovery is separate from the first-hour rating and is not the amount stored in the tank. The required temperature rise and actual use affect how the heater replenishes hot water.
WHE checks the natural gas supply and the demand from other appliances before confirming the installation. The N-suffix heater must match the property’s fuel. A propane supply requires the separate X-suffix model, not a change of label or an assumption based on similar appearance. The 1/2-inch appliance connection does not establish the required supply-pipe size.
Atmospheric venting and installation scope
The specification lists a 3- or 4-inch vent connection for this input range. That does not mean either size is suitable for every installation. WHE reviews the vent route, condition, draft arrangement, combustion air and any commonly vented appliances. A power-vent or direct-vent heater has different requirements and is not an automatic replacement match.
This is an indoor storage heater. The estimate considers access, old-unit removal, supporting surface, shutoffs, piping, drainage, relief discharge and expansion control where the water supply is closed. If the current heater is difficult to reach in an attic, we can assess whether moving it to a garage is practical.
Features, care and six-year warranty
This family includes the Defender flammable-vapor ignition resistant system, a protective anode and sediment-control features. The sheet describes an ICON gas control that needs no external electricity, with controls subject to regional variation. These features do not make the tank maintenance-free. Keep service access clear and have internal gas-system diagnosis performed by a qualified professional.
The 6 identifies the six-year tank version. For qualifying single-family use, the residential certificate provides six-year limited tank and parts terms. Other residential use of this six-year model has one-year terms; nonresidential or commercial use is excluded. Removal, installation and associated repair or replacement costs are excluded, subject to applicable law. Retain the supplied certificate, model, serial number and installation record.
Official documents and image note
Checked October 17, 2026 against the current U.S. Atmospheric Vent Gas family, 1101-1125 specification (November 2025), 238-51012-00V installation manual (August 2026) and 238-39699-00ZAN residential warranty (March 2025). The official family photograph is representative; proportions, labels and fuel-specific components vary. The supplied nameplate and documents establish the exact equipment.
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Bradford White RG250T6N FAQs
Does RG250T6N store 50 gallons?
The current row lists 50 gallons nominal and 48 gallons DOE rated storage. Its 81-gallon first-hour figure includes reheating during the test; it is not stored volume.
How does RG250T6N differ from RG150T6N?
RG250T6N has a 22-inch jacket and a 81-gallon published first-hour rating. RG150T6N has a 20-inch jacket and a 75-gallon rating. Compare the fuel-specific input, recovery and full installation footprint too.
Is RG250T6N natural gas or propane?
This guide covers natural gas. Bradford White uses N for the natural gas version and X for propane. Confirm the complete model and supplied fuel before installation.
Can WHE reuse my existing vent?
Only after checking its size, condition, route and suitability for the proposed equipment and any commonly vented appliances. The listed appliance connection alone does not establish that the existing vent is suitable.
What should I send for an estimate?
Send the existing model label, a wide installation photo, available opening measurements and your hot-water concerns. Online booking starts the estimate; WHE confirms equipment availability and scheduling afterward.