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ChetT · 03-09-18, 04:33 PM

I believe the scale will reduce the heat transfer and therefore the efficiency of the electric heater coil and that in turn will increase the recovery time of the HW tank. You'll use less electricity per hour but it will run it longer. Still 100% efficient.

03-09-18, 04:33 PM	#6
ChetT Lurking Renovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I believe the scale will reduce the heat transfer and therefore the efficiency of the electric heater coil and that in turn will increase the recovery time of the HW tank. You'll use less electricity per hour but it will run it longer. Still 100% efficient.