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2. You don't think

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 3, 2014, 04:18 PM

Jul 2014

(just theoretical at this point)

Heating 10 gallons in water, and heating subsequent water, beats trying to do all 40 g at once?

(It's in the process now, so it's really a theoretical discussion).

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Question about restarting water heaters [View all] Tab Jul 2014 OP

it's going to have to heat that 40 gallons no matter what Warpy Jul 2014 #1

You don't think Tab Jul 2014 #2

Not familiar with any type of water heater that doesn't heat a full tank. Thor_MN Jul 2014 #3