thank you! mark At 02:47 AM 2/9/2003 -0500, you wrote: >1 watt-hour = 3.412 BTUs. Note the time component. > >So, if the element is rated at 1250 watts and is getting the rated voltage >and >operates for an hour, it will produce about 4250 BTUs. Actual BTUs >produced will >depend on how much time the element is switched on, which is typically >controlled >by a thermostat. > >Many electric water heaters come with two elements, so note whether >ratings shown >are per element or total. > >Darryl McMahon
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