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Assuming this is standard house voltage of 120 VAC your 4500 Watt heater will draw about 37.5 amps. You would normally install a 50A breaker and would have to run 8 gauge wire.

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Q: What ampts on the breaker do you needfor a 4500 watt hot water tank?
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