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Old-Biscuit
Apr 24, 2017Explorer III
IF you are running Onan Gen for charging of batteries and OTHER needs then use the electric function on water heater.
Then when NOT running Onan Gen use propane when you want HOT water.
Electric is 6.2 gallon per hour recovery time (4778 btu)
Propane is 10.3 gallon per hour recovery time (8000-12000 btu depending on gal size and MFG)
Then when NOT running Onan Gen use propane when you want HOT water.
Electric is 6.2 gallon per hour recovery time (4778 btu)
Propane is 10.3 gallon per hour recovery time (8000-12000 btu depending on gal size and MFG)
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