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sbkenn · 03-10-18, 04:35 PM

The only way it could affect efficiency is through heat being conducted out to the terminals and external wires. That will be negligible from the efficiency POV, but as has already been said, it will likely affect longevity of the heater and the wires feeding it.

03-10-18, 04:35 PM	#8
sbkenn Lurking Renovator Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ireland Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Scale v. efficiency The only way it could affect efficiency is through heat being conducted out to the terminals and external wires. That will be negligible from the efficiency POV, but as has already been said, it will likely affect longevity of the heater and the wires feeding it.