A.O. Smith DRE Series | Commercial Electric Water Heaters | 8.4-50.4 kW

The A.O. Smith DRE Series represents a line of high-performance, three-phase electric water heaters designed primarily for commercial use. This series offers a range of models to meet various hot water demands, from small businesses to large industrial applications.

Series Overview

The DRE Series includes seven models, each tailored to different capacity and power requirements:

1. DRE 52-9
2. DRE 52-18
3. DRE 52-36
4. DRE 80-9
5. DRE 80-18
6. DRE 80-36
7. DRE 80-54

These models offer electrical power consumption ranging from 8.4 kW to 50.4 kW, with tank capacities of either 173 liters (52-series) or 264 liters (80-series).

Key Features

All models in the DRE Series share the following features:

1. Incoloy heating elements (3-9 elements depending on the model)
2. Adjustable control thermostat (49°C – 82°C)
3. Safety thermostat with manual reset button
4. Cascade control of elements for steady and responsive heating
5. Fuse protection for all elements and thermostats
6. PermaGlas Ultra Coat second-generation glass-coating for corrosion prevention
7. Dry fire protection
8. Replaceable magnesium anode

Performance

The DRE Series offers excellent performance across all models:

1. Maximum temperature setting of 82°C
2. Energy efficiency class C
3. Efficiency ratings of 38-39%
4. Rapid heating times, with the most powerful model (DRE 80-54) able to heat water to 50°C in just 18 minutes

Applications

The A.O. Smith DRE Series is suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, including:

• Restaurants and cafes
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Sports facilities and gyms
• Industrial facilities
• Large office buildings
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare facilities

Choose Your Model

• For smaller capacity needs with lower power requirements, consider the DRE 52-9 or DRE 80-9.
• For medium-sized applications, the DRE 52-18 or DRE 80-18 offer a good balance of capacity and power.
• For high-demand situations, the DRE 52-36, DRE 80-36, or DRE 80-54 provide substantial heating power and capacity.

DRE Series Specifications Chart

DRE 52-9

DRE 52-18

DRE 52-36

DRE 80-9

DRE 80-18

DRE 80-36

DRE 80-54

With the A.O. Smith DRE Series, you can be confident in choosing a reliable, efficient, and powerful electric water heating solution for your commercial needs.