hot water heater operation
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Topic: hot water heater operation
Posted By: dsmiths
Subject: hot water heater operation
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2011 at 5:13pm
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Did I see an earlier post or am I dreaming, I think I saw a post that said if you are at a site with electricity, turn on the electric heater element and turn on the gas and it will heat faster ? Is this true ? I would think the overtemp sensors both electric and gas would shut down as needed. I don't think leaving both on for a long time would be a good idea, does anyone know for sure ? ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2011 at 6:58pm
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You can run gas and electric at the same time if you want. Some say it does give you quicker recovery time. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2011 at 7:49pm
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From the Suburban web site: Fast recovery means more hot water and fewer cool water cycles. Six-, 10-, 12- and 16-gallon Suburban gas water heaters feature 12,000 BTUH input and a recovery rate of 10.2 gallons per hour - that's the fastest in the industry. Combination gas/electric models also use a 1,440-watt element to recover an additional 6.0 gallons per hour at campsites. For higher recovery, both the gas and electric element may be used simultaneously. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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