How to tell when water heater is at max?
When using the electric heating element is there a way to tell when its reached max temp and shuts off? (besides trying to listen) I keep meaning the buy an instant meat thermometer. I suppose i could...
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Hi,
Stock water heater rods for RV's are 1400 watts. On my ten gallon unit, starting with water at the ambient temperature (66 f) it takes 90 minutes to the first cycle.
On propane that drops to about 30 minutes. If I use both electric and gas it takes about 20 minutes.
If I leave it on electric, the tank will cycle about every four hours and runs for about 15 minutes.
Since I pay for propane, and don't for electricity guess which one I use?
I find that turning it on first thing in the morning and having my breakfast--that there is enough warm water for a shower--and enough for dishwashing the rest of the day.
Stock water heater rods for RV's are 1400 watts. On my ten gallon unit, starting with water at the ambient temperature (66 f) it takes 90 minutes to the first cycle.
On propane that drops to about 30 minutes. If I use both electric and gas it takes about 20 minutes.
If I leave it on electric, the tank will cycle about every four hours and runs for about 15 minutes.
Since I pay for propane, and don't for electricity guess which one I use?
I find that turning it on first thing in the morning and having my breakfast--that there is enough warm water for a shower--and enough for dishwashing the rest of the day.
