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    Mar 10, 2009, 08:10 AM
    Hot water heater bu input
    Is there much significance between a 40,000 btu/hr input and 60,000 btu/input. Just two of us in the house.Thanks, larry
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    Mar 10, 2009, 09:29 AM

    Water heater input refers to how much gas the unit can burn. The smaller unit should serve you fine unless you have a large spa type tub.
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