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W-H-196Heater,water,gas

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 4520-00-143-9548 · FSC 4520 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4520-00-143-9548 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4520-00-143-9548. Primary manufacturer part number: W-H-196.
Features
  • Heater,water,gas — FSC 4520
  • Insulated Feature: INCLUDED
  • Heating Capacity Per Hour: 34.000 GALLONS
  • Mounting Position: VERTICAL
  • Temp Rise Per Hour: 100.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF
  • Material: STEEL
  • Operating Control Method: AUTOMATIC
  • Surface Treatment: ENAMEL OUTSIDE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Heater,water,gas, cataloged under National Stock Number 4520-00-143-9548, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4520 (No Item Name Available) of the Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4520-00-143-9548
Primary Part NumberW-H-196
Item NameHeater,water,gas
FSC / FSG4520 / 45 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Insulated FeatureINCLUDED
Heating Capacity Per Hour34.000 GALLONS
Mounting PositionVERTICAL
Temp Rise Per Hour100.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF
MaterialSTEEL
Operating Control MethodAUTOMATIC
Surface TreatmentENAMEL OUTSIDE
Water Inlet Connection Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/4-14 NPT
Water Inlet Connection Quantity1
Departure From Cited DesignatorRD BY FEAT
Surface TreatmentGLASS FIBER INSIDE
Gas Connection Quantity1
Gas Connection Thread Size and Series/type Designator1/2 -14 NPT
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data4 TYPE AND B GRADE
Capacity50.0 GALLONS TANK
Flue Pipe Size3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating Pressure127.5 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM LBS
Gas for Which DesignedNATURAL GAS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4520-00-033-4283 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-033-4284 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-033-4286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-033-4287 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-101-39653570K33 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co
4520-00-101-3967 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-143-9399 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-143-9400 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
4520-00-151-675381VP20S INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,electric
Rheem Mfg Co
4520-00-585-2986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,water,gas
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W-H-196 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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81VP20S
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4520-00-143-9548?

NSN 4520-00-143-9548 is a Heater,water,gas, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 4520 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4520-00-143-9548?

NSN 4520-00-143-9548 has 1 cross-referenced part number: W-H-196 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 4520-00-143-9548?

There are 12 known substitutes for 4520-00-143-9548: 4520-00-033-4283, 4520-00-033-4284, 4520-00-033-4286 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W-H-196?

Key specifications for W-H-196: Insulated Feature: INCLUDED; Heating Capacity Per Hour: 34.000 GALLONS; Mounting Position: VERTICAL; Temp Rise Per Hour: 100.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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