Vaughn Indirect-Fired Water Heater 80-Gallon
Model S80IH
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Fuel Type
Indirect
Tank Type
Indirect
Energy Factor
0.86
Warranty Years
15
Capacity Gallons
80
First Hour Delivery
280
Vaughn Indirect-Fired Water Heater 80-Gallon Review
The Vaughn Indirect-Fired Water Heater 80-Gallon is Vaughn's indirect water heater for hydronic boiler systems. Stainless steel construction with internal heat exchanger coil.
Specs: 80 gallons stored, fully stainless steel tank construction, internal stainless steel coil heat exchanger, polyurethane foam insulation. Lifetime tank warranty (with compatible boiler).
The Vaughn indirect competes with Triangle Tube Smart, HTP SuperStor, and Lochinvar SQUIRE Stainless lines at the 80-gallon stainless capacity tier. Premium engineering and lifetime warranty.
About $2,400 unit, $3,400-$4,200 installed depending on boiler integration. Right buyer: large household with hydronic boiler installation wanting premium stainless indirect DHW solution.
Pros
- 15-year warranty — top-tier coverage for residential water heaters
- Large 80-gallon reserve — comfortably serves 5+ person households in peak-use periods
- 280-gallon first-hour rating — handles morning-rush simultaneous demand without shortfall
Cons
- Professional installation required — gas/venting/electrical work adds $500–1,500 to unit cost
Full Specifications
Brand
Vaughn
Model Number
S80IH
Fuel Type
Indirect
Tank Type
Indirect
Energy Factor
0.86
Warranty Years
15
Capacity Gallons
80
First Hour Delivery
280
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