hot water heater
howdy Have an Atwood DSI gas only 6 gal water heater. After use for bathing in the morning and dishes we turn it off till the next time which is for evening dishes. wondering if it is better to just l...
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I have an Atwood 6 gallon propane only pilot model.
When not using water, the main burner seldom kicks on, and when it does it is only for a few minutes.
Seems like you would not really save any propane turning it off for the day, as the burner would have to run a while after being off all day to reheat the tank.
IE, leave on all day, burner kicks on 3 times through out the day for 5 minutes each time, OR, turn off WH in morning, fire back up in the evening, and the burner runs 15 or 20 minutes to reheat the tank.
When not using water, the main burner seldom kicks on, and when it does it is only for a few minutes.
Seems like you would not really save any propane turning it off for the day, as the burner would have to run a while after being off all day to reheat the tank.
IE, leave on all day, burner kicks on 3 times through out the day for 5 minutes each time, OR, turn off WH in morning, fire back up in the evening, and the burner runs 15 or 20 minutes to reheat the tank.
