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TurnThePage
Explorer
Sep 29, 2022

Adding electric heat element to gas water heater

Because my old travel trailer may need to be permanently occupied for the next 6 months or so, I'm considering adding an electric heating element to the gas only water heater. The tank is aluminum, a...
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Grit_dog
Navigator
Sep 29, 2022
$20 says you won't use anywhere near $120 (cost of a hot rod kit) in propane heating your water for 6 months.
Something to consider.

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