SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) is a heat pump (hybrid electric) water heater from SANCO2 with a 119 gallon rated tank and a 134 gallon first-hour rating at a 3.72 UEF — 1333 kWh/yr certified use.
Also sold as the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK). This model is the same certified
hardware as the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK), published under a
different brand — full details, comparisons, and pricing live on that page. The
certified figures below are identical.
Efficiency
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
3.72
Annual electricity use
1333 kWh/yr
General
Fuel
Electric
Capacity
First-hour rating
134 gal
Rated storage volume
119 gal
Draw pattern
High
Heat pump
Heat pump type
Split System HPWH
Refrigerant (GWP)
R-744 (CO₂) (GWP:1 | Lower GWP)
Compressor low-temp cutoff
-26 °F
Installation
Input voltage
230
Max current draw
7 A
Smart features
Smart / connected capable
No
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Who is the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) for?
Its 134 gallon first-hour rating suits a
household of 5+ people under DOE sizing guidance.
Estimated running cost: about $227/year at the national
average electricity rate (1333 kWh/yr certified use).
Needs a 240 V circuit; at 7 A max draw plan for a 10 A breaker (NEC 125% continuous-load rule).
The heat pump compressor operates down to -26 °F ambient — below that, backup
elements take over.
Is the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) holds a current ENERGY STAR certification for water heating efficiency (UEF 3.72).
How much does the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) cost to run per year?
About $227 per year at national average energy rates, based on its certified annual energy use under the DOE test draw pattern. Your rate and usage change this figure.
What electrical circuit does the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) need?
The SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) runs on a 240 V circuit drawing up to 7 A; per the NEC 125% continuous-load rule plan for at least a 10 A breaker (check the installation manual for the required circuit).
Is the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) a smart water heater?
No, the SANCO2 80-Gallon (GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK) is not connected-capable — it has no app connectivity or demand-response support.
