Triton is the AO Smith commercial water heater brand for light commercial and commercial atmospheric gas applications. Where AO Smith\'s residential brand (Signature) tops out at 105 gallons, Triton steps up to 75-130+ gallon commercial-rated tanks with higher BTU input designed for restaurants, hotels, salons, multi-family residential, and light industrial.
AO Smith\'s commercial water heater portfolio spans multiple tiers:
Triton is the entry-level commercial tier — same product physically as some Lochinvar EnergyRite and competing commercial atmospheric units.
| Triton BTR-100 | Lochinvar EnergyRite ERN-501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 gal | 100 gal |
| BTU input | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Thermal efficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Warranty | 5 years tank | 5 years tank |
| Typical price | $4,499-5,499 | $4,899-5,899 |
Essentially equivalent commercial atmospheric gas products. Choose by contractor familiarity, channel pricing, and manufacturer service network in your market.
Triton is AO Smith\'s light commercial atmospheric gas line. Functionally equivalent to Lochinvar EnergyRite at similar tiers. For light commercial applications (75-130 gallon, 300-500 MBH), Triton fits the standard atmospheric commercial spec. For higher efficiency, step up to AO Smith Cyclone XHE condensing or Lochinvar ARMOR.