Bradford White 265-46007-01 Gas Valve Assembly

The Bradford White 265-46007-01 Gas Valve Assembly is the factory-original natural gas gas valve assembly for the Bradford White eF Series Ultra High Efficiency water heaters with direct spark ignition, specified for models EF60T125(E)*(N,X)(A)2 (the 60-gallon, 125,000 BTU unit) and EF160T120*(EN,SX) in Bradford White's replacement parts list. The valve on the assembly is a Resideo VK8115V-series 24-volt automatic ignition gas control, supplied as a complete factory-built assembly rather than a loose valve. It is the current replacement for the discontinued 243-46007-01.

The gas valve is the safety and metering heart of the burner system. On a direct spark ignition unit the control board energizes the valve's 24V solenoid coils only after the blower proves air flow and the ignitor is sparking, and the valve regulates gas pressure to the burner while closing off at once when the call for heat ends or flame is lost. When one fails you see a lockout with a good flame signal, a heater that clicks but never lights, a gas smell at the valve, or low or hunting burner output. Bradford White uses different valve assemblies across the eF Series by input rating: the 265-46007-02 covers EF60T150, EF60T199, EF100T150, and EF100T199, the 265-46007-03 covers EF100T250, and the 265-46007-04 covers EF100T300. The LP gas equivalent of the 265-46007-01 is the 265-46008-01.

Key Benefits

• Exact Model Match: Specified by Bradford White for EF60T125(E)*(N,X)(A)2 and EF160T120*(EN,SX) Ultra High Efficiency models, so the valve, inlet, and orifice sizing match the burner.
• Complete Assembly: A factory-built gas valve assembly with the Resideo VK8115V valve, cutting hunting for separate fittings and adapters and speeding the swap.
• Natural Gas Configuration: Built for natural gas service; the LP version is a different part number, the 265-46008-01.
• Restores Reliable Ignition: Cures no-heat, lockout, and weak burner output calls caused by a failed or leaking valve on a direct spark ignition heater.

Common Questions

• Which eF Series models use the 265-46007-01? Bradford White lists it for EF60T125(E)*(N,X)(A)2 and EF160T120*(EN,SX) on natural gas. Larger input ratings such as the EF60T150, EF60T199, and EF100T models use the 265-46007-02, -03, or -04.
• Does this replace the 243-46007-01? Yes. The 243-46007-01 was discontinued and the 265-46007-01 is the direct replacement for it on EF60T125 units.
• Is it safe to swap myself? Gas valve replacement should be done by a licensed technician. Shut off the gas and power, disconnect the 24V leads, remove the old assembly, install the new one with approved thread sealant on the gas connections, then leak-test every joint and confirm burner pressure and ignition sequence before returning it to service.

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