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River Rat View Drop Down
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    Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 11:28pm


Thanks for the replies.


Originally posted by techntrek

Once you turn that switch on, it is easier to turn the electric element on/off using the circuit breaker inside.

The reason for using both at the same time is it re-warms the water faster (faster recovery rate).  Gives you a little longer in the shower, and less time between showers if more than one person needs to take one.

So both propane and electric are heating at the same time? That's kinda cool. But if the electric thermostat is set higher, would the gas turn on?
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Originally posted by River Rat

So both propane and electric are heating at the same time? That's kinda cool. But if the electric thermostat is set higher, would the gas turn on?

The spec on both thermostats are 130F, but in practice and maybe due to placement in the tank, the gas burner turns off slightly before the electric element. That means if you have both on the gas will shut down first and let the electric maintain the temperature. When HW is used the electric will come on first and try to reheat the tank. If it cannot  keep up due to high demand the gas will kick in and both will run until the temp recovers.
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