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Tacswa3
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Jun 17, 2014

Real life usage w/ 6 gallon hot water tank

My first experience taking quick showers in the TT was a bit disappointing. Wife and I took separate quick showers but the hot water faded during my shower.

I'm just curious what other users with 6 gallon tanks experience? Is it best to let tank recover before the next use. Is the only way to make it last is to take navy showers?
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  • Vette_Racer's avatar
    Vette_Racer
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    Let it reheat in between but take "navy" showers also as you will run out if you leave the water running.
  • caberto's avatar
    caberto
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    We have three showers amongst us and haven't had an issue with quick showers. I think the key is to let the initial 6 gallons of water heat up adequately before taking the first shower. Also, make sure your propane tanks have propane :-)
  • Tango__AE7UI's avatar
    Tango__AE7UI
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    Our Tango Fifth has the 6 gallon hot water heater and we both take adequate showers, mostly Navy style, and we don't run out of hot water.
    I try to conserve and watch the grey tank capacity.
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    Yes, let it re-heat between showers. Its OK to run the gas and electric heat at the same time for faster recovery.
  • mbopp's avatar
    mbopp
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    Navy showers for us.

    If the water heater has both gas and electric options running them both will cut the recovery time to 20 minutes or so.

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