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A water heater flow switch works by monitoring the flow of water through the system. When water flows, the switch detects the movement and sends a signal to the heating element to activate. If the flow of water stops (e.g., due to a closed tap), the switch shuts off the heating element to prevent overheating and potential damage to the system.

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