Water Heater wiring
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05-17-03, 09:59 PM
Water Heater wiring
I want to wire an electric water heater. There is a lockout bracket on the circuit breaker for this circuit in the main service panel.
What's the proper way to connect to the heater? Can I run 10-2 (30 amp circuit) to a junction box near the heater and then run a length of flexible conduit or seal-tight from the junction box to the water heater? If so, how long/short should this appliance whip be?
Does the breaker lockout allow me to dispense with the need for a disconnect within "line of sight" of the water heater?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
What's the proper way to connect to the heater? Can I run 10-2 (30 amp circuit) to a junction box near the heater and then run a length of flexible conduit or seal-tight from the junction box to the water heater? If so, how long/short should this appliance whip be?
Does the breaker lockout allow me to dispense with the need for a disconnect within "line of sight" of the water heater?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
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05-18-03, 08:14 AM
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I'm not an electrician, but you're right, a 30 amp double-pole breaker with 10-2 wg is the way to go for an electric water heater.
Curve the appliance whip for extra length from the j-box to the heater in case you need the extra length for a different size water heater in the future.
Call your Building Inspection Department for local code on the breaker lockout.
Good Luck!
Mike
Curve the appliance whip for extra length from the j-box to the heater in case you need the extra length for a different size water heater in the future.
Call your Building Inspection Department for local code on the breaker lockout.
Good Luck!
Mike
