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Al Bundy

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On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:24:23 -0500, Al Bundy
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If they are both the same age I would think the bottom one would go
first. It goes on first since cooler water will be at the bottom of
the tank. See diagram at
http://home.howstuffworks.com/water-heater1.htm

The bottom goes because it is usually most affected by sediment

Good point! Thanks.