Doug Miller wrote:
In article . com, "spam disintegrator" wrote:
Hello all,

I'm looking at replacing my current 80 gallon electric water heater.
The current heater says the upper and lower elements are both around
3300 watts.

Most 80 gallon units I have seen in stores nowadays are 5500 watt units
(upper and lower element are both 5500 watt).

I currently have a 5000 watt gasoline powered generator.
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If natural gas (or LP) is available, I'd be looking at that as the first
option...


The most cost effective, over the life of the unit, water heaters
available are the high efficiency oil fire units. The initial cost is
high but they will save you money over the life of the unit.
--
Tom Horne

"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
for general use." Thomas Alva Edison