Commercial Sanitizer Water Heater
80,119 Gallon
Efficient
Long Lasting
Superior Performance
Keep a continuous supply of hot, sanitizing rinse water available at all times with Vaughn’s Sanitizer Heater, providing 185°F rinse water when you need it. The Sanitizer from Vaughn combines proven technologies of our HydraStone lining for the industry's longest-lasting and most reliable high-temperature water heater. The Sanitizer line of heaters is equipped with low watt density elements, thereby reducing the potential problem of mineral build-up common to the failure of conventional elements. A cleverly designed cold water inlet connection gently diffuses the flow of cold water in the lower portion of the tank, resulting in improved energy efficiency and performance, while surface-mounted thermistors and digital temperature control provide the end user with adjustable set points and differentials, providing ideal output and accuracy for any high-temperature application. The lowest standby heat loss, proven components, and the industry's longest-lasting tank make the Sanitizer electric water heater the preferred choice for your high-temperature water heating needs. All Vaughn products are engineered and manufactured in the USA.

Features
- No Anode Rod is Required, as Vaughn's HydraStone lining is immune to water quality and ideal for high-temperature applications
- Surface mounted thermistors ensure accuracy, key in high temperature, high volume installations
- Digital readout on the controller allows for easy confirmation and if necessary, adjustment of tank temperature and differentials
- The plastic jacket protects the heater and ensures years of reliable service in a high moisture environment
- Innovative Cold Water Inlet & Diffuser, designed to reduce turbulence in the tank and facilitate tank stratification
- All bronze tappings contribute to the long life of the tank
- Two 6000W Heating Elements
- Optional Hand Hole Cleanout
Product Specifications
- Tank: HydraStone Lined Steel
- Capacities: 50 to 119 Gallons
- Orientation: Vertical
- Voltages: 120 thru 480 Volt
- Phase: 1 Phase
- Inlet Size: 3/4" Female NPT
- Outlet Size: 3/4" Male NPT
- Drain Size: 3/4" GHT
- Relief Valve Size: 3/4" Female NPT
- Relief Valve Type: T&P, 210°F, 150 psi
- Thermostat Range: 110-180°F (surface)
- Hi-Limit: 200°F Manual Reset
- Design TP: 300 psi
- Elements: Copper or Incoloy Sheathed
- Insulation: Model S: 2" Polyurethane Foam, Model ME: 3" Polyurethane Foam
- Tank Warranty: 5 Year Non Pro-Rated, Optional: 10 Year Non Pro-Rated
- Electrical Warranty: 1 Year
- Jacket: High Impact Colorized Composite
- Finish: White with Black Trim
General Specifications
Tank: The Vaughn tank is welded heavy steel construction designed for 150 psi working pressure and tested to 300 psi. Each tank is centrifugally lined with 1/2" thick seamless high-density HydraStone with guaranteed 100% coverage of all steel surfaces. All tank openings are non-ferrous solid copper-silicon and are resistant to the corrosive effects of hot water.
Plumbing: 3/4" combination cold water inlet and drain, with non-corrosive strata flow diffuser which prevents incoming cold water from mixing too rapidly with the hot water in the tank and ensures delivery of more hot water. A 3/4" hot water outlet with a uniquely designed built-in heat trap prevents heated water from radiating through the piping during standby periods.
Electrical: Copper or Incoloy sheathed immersion heating elements with low watt density for prolonged life in 120, 208, 240, 277, 480-volt single phase. An adjustable surface thermostat operates in the 110-170°F range. Integral hi-limit with a manual reset button for over-temperature protection is factory set at 190°F. Upper and lower element configurations are factory wired for non-simultaneous operation.
Insulation: Highly efficient thick non-CFC polyurethane foam insulation meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2018 standards for energy efficiency and heat loss.
Jacket: The exterior protective jacket is constructed from high-impact composite material which cannot rust or corrode and is maintenance-free.
Additional Product Details

Dimensional Data
Model | Storage Capacity (Gallons) |
Diameter (Inches) |
Height (Inches) |
Shipping Weight (lbs.) |
S50SD | 50 | 22.75 | 51 | 230 |
S65SD | 65 | 26 | 47.875 | 299 |
S80SD | 80 | 26 | 58 | 325 |
S100TSD | 100 | 26 | 69.375 | 360 |
S120SD | 119 | 28 | 69.25 | 410 |

Recovery Capacity (Gal./Hour) For Various Wattages & Water Temperature Rises
Wattage | 130° | 120° | 110° | 100° | 80° | 60° | 40° | 20° |
1500 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 10.1 | 15.4 | 30.7 |
2000 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 10.2 | 13.6 | 20.5 | 41.0 |
2500 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 12.8 | 17.1 | 25.6 | 51.2 |
3000 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 15.4 | 20.5 | 30.7 | 61.5 |
3500 | 11.0 | 11.9 | 13.0 | 14.3 | 17.9 | 23.9 | 35.9 | 71.7 |
4000 | 12.6 | 13.6 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 20.5 | 27.3 | 41.0 | 82.0 |
4500 | 14.1 | 15.3 | 16.7 | 18.4 | 23.1 | 30.7 | 46.1 | 92.2 |
5000 | 15.7 | 17.0 | 18.6 | 20.5 | 25.6 | 34.2 | 51.2 | 102.5 |
5500 | 17.3 | 18.8 | 20.5 | 22.5 | 28.2 | 37.6 | 56.3 | 112.7 |
6000 | 18.9 | 20.5 | 22.3 | 24.6 | 30.7 | 40.8 | 61.5 | 123.0 |
Measurement of Resistance in Elements
WATTS | VOLTS | OHMS |
1000 | 120 | 13.9 |
1000 | 240 | 57.8 |
1500 | 120 | 9.6 |
1500 | 240 | 38.1 |
2000 | 240 | 28.9 |
2500 | 240 | 23.1 |
3000 | 208 | 14.4 |
3000 | 240 | 23.1 |
3500 | 240 | 16.4 |
3800 | 240 | 15.2 |
4000 | 208 | 10.5 |
4000 | 240 | 14.4 |
4500 | 208 | 9.6 |
4500 | 240 | 12.8 |
4500 | 480 | 51.6 |
5000 | 208 | 8.7 |
5000 | 240 | 11.5 |
5000 | 480 | 46 |
5500 | 240 | 10.5 |
6000 | 208 | 7.2 |
6000 | 240 | 9.6 |
6000 | 480 | 38.1 |
Electric Heating Element - Dual Ratings and Recovery Rates - 240 Volts to 208 Volts
WATTAGE @ 240 VOLTS |
GPH RECOVERY |
WATTAGE @ 208 VOLTS |
GPH RECOVERY |
1500 | 6 | 1123 | 4.5 |
2500 | 10 | 1881 | 7.5 |
3000 | 12 | 2253 | 9 |
3500 | 14 | 2628 | 10.5 |
4000 | 16 | 3004 | 12 |
4500 | 18 | 3380 | 13.5 |
5000 | 20 | 3762 | 15 |
6000 | 24 | 4507 | 18 |
Formulas
A = W / V
R = V / A
W = A x V
- 1.5" Male NPT inlet and outlet water connections
- Alternate voltages available
- 3" non-CFC foam insulation for improved operating efficiency
- 4" hand hole cleanout