What Size Water Heater for 2 People (Electric)?

Electric water heaters for two people should be sized larger than gas models due to slower recovery rates.

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Recommended Tank Size50gallons

First Hour Rating62gallons

Recovery Rate18gal/hr

Peak Demand60gallons

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