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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.

It probably would but the 80% rule in the code requires you put this heater on a 30 amp 2 pole breaker with #10 AWG copper wire.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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No, a 4500 watt hot water heater requires a minimum of a 20 amp circuit breaker, but it is recommended to use a 25 amp circuit breaker to allow for the occasional surge in power usage.

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