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?
For a 2500 watt water heater operating at 120 volts, you would need a 20 amp breaker. This ensures the breaker can handle the load without tripping.
Current in amps = watts/ voltage in volts. If you have a 240 volt supply, it will draw 4800/240 = 20 amps, so no. This is a very powerful water heater, and would normally be wired into a dedicated circuit, presumably with a 30 amp breaker.
A 220V hot water heater typically requires a double-pole breaker rated at 20-30 amps, depending on the specific power requirements of the water heater. Make sure to consult the manufacturer's specifications or a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate breaker size for your specific unit.
Watts = Amps x Volts for a resistive load like a water heater.
There are small water heaters that run on 110 volts. However if yours is a large 240 volt heater and you only have 110 volts going to it, then it is fused and one on the fuses has blown in the service panel.
For a 2500 watt water heater operating at 120 volts, you would need a 20 amp breaker. This ensures the breaker can handle the load without tripping.
The appropriate water heater breaker size is determined by the water heater's wattage and voltage, as indicated in the water heater breaker size chart. It is important to match the breaker size to the specifications of the water heater to ensure safe and efficient operation.
To turn off an electric water heater, locate the circuit breaker panel in your home and find the breaker labeled for the water heater. Flip the breaker to the "off" position to shut off power to the water heater.
Current in amps = watts/ voltage in volts. If you have a 240 volt supply, it will draw 4800/240 = 20 amps, so no. This is a very powerful water heater, and would normally be wired into a dedicated circuit, presumably with a 30 amp breaker.
Sounds like it is a 220-240 Volt hot water heater. The black and red are connected to the 220 volts supply and the white is connected to Neutral. At the breaker panel red and black connect to the 2-pole 220 volt breaker and white goes to the neutral bus bar.
Because hot water heater breaker has tripped, or hot water heater has failed.
turn off your water
Yes
There is no way of telling from here. It will be a double breaker, most boxes will have 3 doubles. One for the stove, one for the AC and one for the water heater. Process of elimination should tell you which is for the heater.
To turn off your electric water heater, locate the circuit breaker that controls the water heater and switch it to the "off" position. This will cut off power to the water heater and stop it from heating water.
A 220V hot water heater typically requires a double-pole breaker rated at 20-30 amps, depending on the specific power requirements of the water heater. Make sure to consult the manufacturer's specifications or a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate breaker size for your specific unit.
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