Immersion heater element size vs output

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Had the immersion heater element replaced.
The plumber replaced the old 3 foot element with one that's around 18" (due to access problems).

Question: should my hot water take longer to heat ? It seem pretty lukewarm ever since the repair (and I cranked the thermostat on the top of the element to the max - so I'm assuming it will output the max 60-65 degrees)
Now the nominal power rating is the same (3 kW), so there shouldn't really be much difference.. but despite what I keep telling the girlfriend, I've got a sneaking suspicion size does matter...

Any thoughts ?

Many thanks
 
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Sorry to say but size Does matter at least where imersions are concerned :LOL:
 

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