Gas burners generally recover faster than electric elements, which is why a gas tank can serve a busier household than an electric tank of the same size. Recovery is a key input to first-hour rating.
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Recovery Rate
Recovery rate is how many gallons of water a tank heater can raise by a set temperature in one hour. Higher recovery means the tank refills with hot water faster.
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