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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