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Date:         Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:40:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Electric instantaneous water heater question
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George,


I'd like to know more about the electric water heater you mention below.


Jim


On Jan 25, 2005, at 7:07 AM, George Goff wrote:


> In a message dated 1/25/05 1:13:32 AM, word_aag@COMCAST.NET writes:
>
> << I am working on a 120VAC heater/water system that will work while
> camping
> and also utilize the Vanagon's own rear heater core.
>
>
> Any related thoughts . . .
>
>>>
>
> Why add to the vagaries of a Vanagon's cooling system with another
> potential
> problem?  If you're after 120 VAC heat, plug in an electric resistive
> space
> heater; they have an efficiency of 100%, what more could you want?  If
> you want
> hot water while your're basking in the warmth of your van, install an
> electric
> instantaneous water heater; they're compact and also highly efficient.
>
> George
>
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