{"product_id":"bradford-white-415-51230-18","title":"Bradford White 415-51230-18 Hydrojet Dip Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBradford White 415-51230-18 Hydrojet Dip Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the factory-original \u003cstrong\u003ecross-linked polyethylene (PEX) cold water dip tube\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e connection, built for \u003cstrong\u003eBradford White\u003c\/strong\u003e water heaters equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet® Total Performance System\u003c\/strong\u003e. It threads into the \u003cstrong\u003ecold water inlet\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top of the tank and carries incoming water down to the bottom of the tank, so cold supply water never short-circuits straight across to the \u003cstrong\u003ehot water outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the part to reach for when a \u003cstrong\u003ecracked, brittle, or broken dip tube\u003c\/strong\u003e shows up as \u003cstrong\u003elukewarm water, hot water that runs out fast\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eplastic flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e plugging faucet aerators and fixture screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets a \u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet\u003c\/strong\u003e tube apart from a plain straight tube is the series of \u003cstrong\u003ejet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e along its length. Those ports throw \u003cstrong\u003ecold inlet water\u003c\/strong\u003e across the tank floor and keep \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e stirred up so it flushes out with normal draw instead of baking into scale on the bottom of the tank — the main reason gas tanks lose \u003cstrong\u003efirst hour rating\u003c\/strong\u003e and burn out early. Bradford White installs the \u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet Total Performance System\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard on its \u003cstrong\u003etop-connect residential\u003c\/strong\u003e water heaters. Bradford White supplies Hydrojet tubes in several \u003cstrong\u003eoverall lengths and nipple sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e by model and serial number, so the related \u003cstrong\u003e415-51230-03\u003c\/strong\u003e (3\/4\" NPT x 2\" nipple x 32\" overall) and \u003cstrong\u003e415-51230-25\u003c\/strong\u003e (3\/4\" NPT x 3\" nipple x 35\" overall) are \u003cstrong\u003enot interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003e415-51230-18\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match the tube to the \u003cstrong\u003emodel and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e on the tank nameplate rather than by thread size alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact OEM Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to \u003cstrong\u003eBradford White's\u003c\/strong\u003e original \u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet\u003c\/strong\u003e specification with the correct \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e cold water connection, so the jet ports sit where the engineers intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEX Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCross-linked polyethylene\u003c\/strong\u003e tubing suited to \u003cstrong\u003epotable water\u003c\/strong\u003e service inside a \u003cstrong\u003ewater heater tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the same material Bradford White fits at the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSediment Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003ejet port\u003c\/strong\u003e design agitates the tank bottom to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce sediment buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the \u003cstrong\u003eburner and tank bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e and extending tank life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores Hot Water Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A new tube puts \u003cstrong\u003ecold water at the bottom of the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e where it belongs, so the heater delivers its rated \u003cstrong\u003efirst hour rating\u003c\/strong\u003e again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 415-51230-18 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bradford White water heaters with the \u003cstrong\u003eHydrojet\u003c\/strong\u003e system and a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e cold water inlet. Lengths differ by model and serial number, so confirm against the \u003cstrong\u003enameplate\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know the dip tube has failed?\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic signs are \u003cstrong\u003elukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehot water that runs out quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e even though the burner is firing, and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite or gray plastic flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e collecting in \u003cstrong\u003eaerators\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshower heads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to do to swap it?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShut off the cold water supply\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003egas or power\u003c\/strong\u003e, relieve pressure, and \u003cstrong\u003edrain\u003c\/strong\u003e the tank below the inlet. Unthread the old \u003cstrong\u003ecold water nipple and tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, install the new \u003cstrong\u003e415-51230-18\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003epipe thread sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e on the \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT\u003c\/strong\u003e threads, then refill and purge air from the lines before relighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, product data and specifications are subject to change. Please contact our team to confirm compatibility or technical details before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradford White","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575940317362,"sku":"415-51230-18","price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/2375\/files\/415-51230-18.jpg?v=1790363171","url":"https:\/\/www.gsistore.com\/en-ca\/products\/bradford-white-415-51230-18","provider":"GSIstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}