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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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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For a 1500 watt hot water heater connected to a 110 volt power source, you would need a 13.6 amp circuit. It is recommended to use a 15 amp circuit to provide some safety margin.
An electric water heater is typically wired to a circuit breaker panel using a dedicated circuit. The wiring includes connecting the hot and neutral wires from the circuit panel to the water heater's thermostat and heating elements. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and adhere to local electrical codes when wiring an electric water heater.
To calculate the ohm reading of a 4500-watt baseboard heater, you would need to know the voltage it operates at. You can use the formula Ohms = (Voltage x Voltage) / Watts to find the resistance in ohms. For example, if the heater operates at 240 volts, the ohm reading would be approximately 12.8 ohms.
The average size water tank is 4500 watts. The generator's supply will be large enough to operate the water tank. Larger tanks over 5000 watts will not heat correctly.