On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:33:00 +0100, Owain wrote:

The Medway Handyman wrote:
Thanks, but I realised a smaller element would only heat the top of the
tank - but why would you want to do that?

Because you might want a small amount of hot water quickly eg washing up
or handwashing, instead of a bathful.

And you might be paying full price for that electric, whereas the big one
will heat the bulk of the tank on cheaper over-night stuff.

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