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Old 04-14-2006, 08:27 AM   #5
DreadPirateRoberts
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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor
Anyway, I'm not sure how much the build-up can affect the efficiency of the heater.
It can make a difference, the build-up is essentially an insulator between the heating element (gas or electric) and the water. The more build-up, the more energy it will take to heat the water, that extra energy is wasted.
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