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Comparison

Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 vs SMART 30

Verdict in brief

Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 and Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 are two tankless water heaters from the Triangle Tube Phase III (TR / SMART) line. Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 lists 15 lb more shipping weight than Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 (115 lb against 100 lb).

Side by side

Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.

Comparison of Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 and Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30
SpecificationTriangle Tube Phase III SMART 20Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30
Empty weight100 lb115 lb
Domestic water capacity22 gal28 gal
Boiler water volume5 gal5 gal
Heating surface11 sq ft13 sq ft
Head loss, boiler side3/4 ft3/4 ft
Domestic connection3/4"3/4"
Boiler connection1"1"
Drywell length25.5 in29.5 in
Boiler heating capacity70 MBH76 MBH
Peak flow35 gal/10 min40 gal/10 min
First hour flow110 gal/hr125 gal/hr
Continuous flow95 gal/hr100 gal/hr
Minimum circulator flow5 GPM5 GPM

What actually separates them

Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 lists 15 lb more shipping weight than Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 (115 lb against 100 lb). The domestic water capacity differs: the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 lists 22 gal, while the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 lists 28 gal. The heating surface differs: the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 lists 11 sq ft, while the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 lists 13 sq ft. The drywell length differs: the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 lists 25.5 in, while the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 lists 29.5 in.

Both records print the same boiler water volume (5 gal), head loss, boiler side (3/4 ft), domestic connection (3/4") and boiler connection (1"), per the cited sources.

DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
AFUE

The Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20 is a discontinued 22-gallon indirect water heater with 5 gallons of boiler water, 11 sq ft of heating surface and a printed first-hour flow of 110 gallons at 50°F inlet / 140°F outlet / 200°F boiler supply.

Natural gasPropaneDHW-only (tankless)
DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
AFUE

The Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30 is a discontinued 28-gallon indirect water heater with 5 gallons of boiler water, 13 sq ft of heating surface and a printed first-hour flow of 125 gallons at 50°F inlet / 140°F outlet / 200°F boiler supply.

Natural gasPropaneDHW-only (tankless)

Frequently asked questions

How much heavier is the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 30?

It ships at 115 lb against 100 lb for the Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 20, per the cited sources.

What do the two records have in common?

Both list the same boiler water volume, head loss, boiler side, domestic connection and boiler connection, per the cited sources.

Not sure which one fits your home?

A consultation includes a heat-loss review so the size is right the first time.

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Sources and verification

Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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