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    Mar 6, 2010, 11:56 AM
    Is it cheaper to heat your water continuously or switch on and off when needed
    Hot water heated continuously or on and off whenever needed
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    Mar 6, 2010, 04:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by oaktree1 View Post
    hot water heated continously or on and off whenever needed
    Are you asking about the advantage of a "On Demand" tankless water heater as per against a regular water heater or turning a regular water heater on and off? Let me know, Tom
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