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What size circuit breaker do you need for a 220 electric water heater?
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∙ 9y ago
This question can't be answered because it depends on the heater. Read the plate on the heater; it might be put where it's not easy to see but it should be there. The plate may tell you the current drawn, but it's more likely to tell you the consumption in Watts, or kiloWatts, from which you can easily calculate what breaker you need.
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A normal electrical hot water tank that is used in North American homes will use a two pole 20 amp breaker. This will handle a tank rated up to 4800 watts.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoI assume you want to know what size breaker to use?
You need to find out the KW rating of the appliance. This will be stamped on the appliance data badge ( usually on the underside ) divide this by 230v
For instance oven is 6.3kw so 6300/230 = 27.39
This figure is the amount of amps the appliance will consume so take the next highest breaker above this figure.
So 30AMP breaker/fuse.
Hope this helps!
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∙ 11y agogenerally, an electric range will use either a 30A circuit or a 40A circuit. Check the requirements of the range.
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∙ 14y agoSuggest dedicated 20 A circuit.
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You are having to reset your electric water heater breaker daily?
Likely one of the two electric elements is going out which creates very high resistance in the circuit and therefore draws very high current (amps) and causes the breaker to trip.
Why do we got electric shock during consumption of water in electric heater?
When you switch on the electric heater, electricity passes through the water in the bucket for warming.If any one comes in contact with the water when the switch is on, he/she is supposed to get electric shock. Nonsense! There are electric heater resistance elements in the water. No electricity is intentionally introduced to the water, if there were the water would be electrified throughout the piping network all the way back to the source including every house connected to the system. Before it ever got that far out of hand the circuit breaker would trip due to the direct short circuit eliminating the hazard. It sounds more like you have an element starting to fail and/or a grounding issue.[
Why does my gas water heater need to be hooked up to a 30 amp breaker with 220 volts?
I think you need to do some checking, A GAS water heater does not normally need electrical service that large- an ELECTRIC water heater will. So- just what do you have- gas or electric?
Can you conect your dryer to a heater circuit?
Not advisable. Both units consume huge amounts of Amps (amperes = current) and the normal 20 or 30 amp breaker may not sustain prolonged operation of both. Where I live, we have two electric meters ... one just for the water heater, the other for the house and all it's electrical needs (except for the water heater).
What is A mini circuit breaker that responds to shorts or contact with water?
GFI is a mini circuit breaker that responds to shorts or contact with water
Where is the circuit breaker for a hot water heater?
The best way to determine which circuit breaker is for the water heater is with a voltage meter, It is suppose to be only one circuit breaker, but in a faulty application it could be two breakers
You are having to reset your electric water heater breaker daily?
Likely one of the two electric elements is going out which creates very high resistance in the circuit and therefore draws very high current (amps) and causes the breaker to trip.
If you turn off an electric hot water heater at the breaker and then turn on a hot water tap will the tank refill?
yes, the breaker just controls the heating elements
Why does my gas water heater need to be hooked up to a 30 amp breaker with 220 volts?
I think you need to do some checking, A GAS water heater does not normally need electrical service that large- an ELECTRIC water heater will. So- just what do you have- gas or electric?
Why do we got electric shock during consumption of water in electric heater?
When you switch on the electric heater, electricity passes through the water in the bucket for warming.If any one comes in contact with the water when the switch is on, he/she is supposed to get electric shock. Nonsense! There are electric heater resistance elements in the water. No electricity is intentionally introduced to the water, if there were the water would be electrified throughout the piping network all the way back to the source including every house connected to the system. Before it ever got that far out of hand the circuit breaker would trip due to the direct short circuit eliminating the hazard. It sounds more like you have an element starting to fail and/or a grounding issue.[
What size breaker do you need for a 40 gallon electric water heater?
Usually 30 amp
Can you conect your dryer to a heater circuit?
Not advisable. Both units consume huge amounts of Amps (amperes = current) and the normal 20 or 30 amp breaker may not sustain prolonged operation of both. Where I live, we have two electric meters ... one just for the water heater, the other for the house and all it's electrical needs (except for the water heater).
Can you split hot water tank electric to stove?
No. Each circuit has to have its own dedicated circuit. The breaker and wire size differ between the two appliances.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a hot water tank?
Assuming you are referring to a 240 volt residential hot water heater you will need to install 10/2 NM cable (Romex) with ground from the service panel to the water heater wired to a 30 amp circuit breaker in the service panel. If you cannot see the water heater from the service panel you will need to install a service disconnect at the water heater.
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What is A mini circuit breaker that responds to shorts or contact with water?
GFI is a mini circuit breaker that responds to shorts or contact with water
Recently added a third room and wired in ceiling fans for all three rooms and now the AC Water heater breaker will trip about 10 sec after being flipped on?
You should call back the electrician who did the wiring and complain to him. It could indicate incorrect wiring. It could indicate that the electrician put something besides the water heater on the water heater circuit. It could indicate that in the process of remodeling the electrician damaged something. It could be something damaged the circuit leading to the water heater. It could indicate that during the time of the repair, your water heater broke. It could indicate that your circuit breaker is bad. Someone with volt meters needs to be in your house to find the problem.
