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Comparison

Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 60 vs SMART 80

Verdict in brief

The Phase III SMART 60 and SMART 80 are adjacent SMART tanks: 56 versus 70 gallons domestic capacity, 243 versus 285 MBH boiler heating capacity and first-hour flows of 370 versus 435 gal/hr. The SMART 80 moves up to 1-1/2" domestic and boiler connections.

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 60 and Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 80
SpecificationTriangle Tube Phase III SMART 60Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 80
Domestic water capacity56 gal70 gal
Boiler water volume8 gal14 gal
Heating surface24 sq ft29 sq ft
Boiler heating capacity243 MBH285 MBH
First hour flow370 gal/hr435 gal/hr
Continuous flow325 gal/hr380 gal/hr
Minimum circulator flow16 GPM18 GPM
Domestic connection3/4"1-1/2"
Boiler connection1-1/4"1-1/2"
Empty weight190 lb315 lb

What actually separates them

The archived manual lists the SMART 60 at 56 gallons domestic, 8 gallons boiler water, 24 sq ft heating surface, 243 MBH coil, 100 gal/10 min peak, 370 gal/hr first hour, 325 gal/hr continuous and a 16 gpm minimum circulator flow.

The SMART 80 lists 70 gallons domestic, 14 gallons boiler water, 29 sq ft surface, 285 MBH coil, 120 gal/10 min peak, 435 gal/hr first hour, 380 gal/hr continuous and an 18 gpm minimum circulator flow.

Connections step from 3/4" domestic and 1-1/4" boiler on the SMART 60 to 1-1/2" on both for the SMART 80, and the empty weight rises from 190 to 315 lb.

DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
AFUE

The Triangle Tube Phase III SMART 60 is a discontinued 56-gallon indirect water heater with 8 gallons of boiler water, 24 sq ft of heating surface and a printed first-hour flow of 370 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 80 is a discontinued 70-gallon indirect water heater with 14 gallons of boiler water, 29 sq ft of heating surface and a printed first-hour flow of 435 gallons at 50°F inlet / 140°F outlet / 200°F boiler supply.

Natural gasPropaneDHW-only (tankless)

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity difference between the SMART 60 and SMART 80?

The archived manual prints 56 gallons for the SMART 60 and 70 gallons for the SMART 80, with boiler water volumes of 8 and 14 gallons.

Do the SMART 60 and SMART 80 use the same connections?

No — the SMART 60 prints 3/4" domestic and 1-1/4" boiler connections, while the SMART 80 prints 1-1/2" for both.

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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