Combining a perfect blend of innovative features and complete reliability and efficiency is this series of Reliance hot water heaters. This series of water heaters are available in both short and tall configurations and boast a variety of different features.

Major Highlights:

• This series of self-cleaning water heaters features automatic self-cleaning turbulence that allows the sediment to keep moving and prevent build up.


• This series of Reliance self-cleaning STA-KLEEN 1212 features the C3 technology that prevents any kind of accident related ignition of flammable vapors.


• In order to provide protection against excessive temperatures and pressures, the water heaters are fitted with temperature and pressure relief valve.


• This series of Reliance self-cleaning water heaters utilizes a single-pipe vent system that also helps in removing exhaust gases created through the burning of fossil fuels.


• This series of water heaters are available in both tall and short models and they are high energy efficient too.

Performance Review:

This series of Reliance Self-cleaning water heaters are extremely strong and sturdy and they can offer reliable service for years to come. The biggest advantage of this kind of water heater is its self-cleaning system.

This self-cleaning system automatically reduces the lime and sediment build up thereby ensuring the tank is well protected and continues offer optimum performance.

It is a known fact that buildup of lime and other sediments create a hard layer at the bottom of the tank, which undoubtedly reduces the efficiency of the water heater. As the deposits buildup, the capacity of the tank reduces and therefore there is less space for storing water.

That's not all; the sediment buildup also acts as a deterrent to effective heat transfer. Since the heating elements have to put in more effort therefore even the heating costs will increase considerably. In such instances undoubtedly a self-cleaning water heater is an ideal option and this particular model from Reliance water heaters is absolutely apt.

It features automatic self-cleaning functionality that creates turbulence to keep the sediment moving and therefore the sediment buildup is completely prevented. Undoubtedly, this feature also makes the water heater more efficient and effective.

To change to propane model, change 'G' to 'L'.

Reliance 1212 Self-Cleaning STA-KLEEN®
Model	Gallon	1st Hour Rating	Energy	Natural Gas		Propane		Height	Maximum Vent Distance
Number	Capacity	In Gallons	Factor	Input Per HR.	Recovery 90° Rise	Input Per HR.	Recovery 90° Rise	With Diverter	Diameter
TALL WATER HEATERS
12 40 GART	40	69	.59	40,000	41	36,000	37	61 3/4”	18”
12 50 GART	50	88	.58	40,000	41	37,000	38	60 5/8”	20”
12 40 GQRT	40	75	.60	50,000	51	45,000	46	61 3/4”	20”
12 50 YQRT	50	90	.58	50,000	50	N/A	N/A	60 7/8”	20”
12 50 GXRT	50	88	.62	40,000	41	37,000	38	60 7/8”	22”
SHORT WATER HEATERS
12 40 GARS	40	66	.59	40,000	41	36,000	37	51 3/8”	20”

Cannot Go Wrong With A Reliance Hot Water Heater!!!!

This series of Reliance self-cleaning water heaters are quite innovative and unique, as it comes fitted with the self-cleaning technology. This self-cleaning technology is an important factor if one is planning to use the water heater for longer period of time.

Reliance self-cleaning STA-KLEEN 1212 series is the ideal solution that comes in both tall and short models. One is guaranteed of getting a water heater that will offer consistent services through the years without requiring much of a service. Secondly, it will be completely energy efficient and one need not have to worry about high utility bills.

The self-cleaning technology takes care of both these aspects since it doesn't allow sediment buildup and therefore ensures the tank is well protected.

Due to absence of sediment buildup, the heating elements can perform effectively and efficiently and thereby resulting in low energy costs. Overall, self-cleaning STA-KLEEN 1212 series Reliance hot water heater is perfectly apt if someone is looking for a robust and strong model.