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howardwheeler
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Nov 15, 2013

Sequence of electric and gas operation in water heater

I have a suburban 10 gallon gas and electric hot water heater. I just discovered my electric element burnt out, and in fixing it a question arose in my mind. I like to have both heat sources on so rec...
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cpaulsen
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Nov 15, 2013
On my Suburban 10 gallon WH...I always run on 110 when I can....the very few times I have needed more hot water...I just turn the propane on and it runs for a very short time then shuts off and the electric keeps the temps up.I very rarely use the propane with the 10 gallon WH. Never have run out of hot water on electric even with a 15-20 minute shower.

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