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RVA_Jeff
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Nov 04, 2014

How to tell if hot water heater runs off gas or electric

Another newbie question. I know my hot water heater uses propane to ignite, but how do I tell whether, when connected to a 30 amp power source, electricity is actually being used to heat the water.

I.e., am I always burning propane when I heat water, or, when I have power, is THAT what is being used and how do I tell?

Thanks for your help!

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