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A water heater comprises an electrically grounded water tank that includes an electrically conductive portion; the tank has a water inlet and outlet connected to deliver water to and from the water tank and has a heating element connected to the tank for heating water in the tank; a control connected to the heating element controls the application of heat to the water. The heater includes also an electrically grounded outer jacket surrounding the water tank, a bottom member electrically grounded to the outer jacket, and a spring-urged electrical bonding clip secured to and electrically connected to the bottom member and directly electrically engaging the water tank electrically conductive portion.
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