what to used 50 amp 0r 60 amp
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what to used 50 amp 0r 60 amp
Hi Alll
i live in Canada and have a new tankless water heater
it recommend 54 amp breaker
I can get a 50 amp or 60 amp
if 50 amp is ok i will get it and run # 8 wire and have a cutoff switch for 50 amp
or
if 60 amp is ok i will get it and run #6 wire and have a 60 amp cutoff also
so what should i used
Thanks
i live in Canada and have a new tankless water heater
it recommend 54 amp breaker
I can get a 50 amp or 60 amp
if 50 amp is ok i will get it and run # 8 wire and have a cutoff switch for 50 amp
or
if 60 amp is ok i will get it and run #6 wire and have a 60 amp cutoff also
so what should i used
Thanks
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The design of this appliance Branch Circuit , i.e. , the ampacity of the conductors and the rating of the circuit-breaker, is predicated on the connected load as expressed in kilowatts and voltage.
We need to know the exact rating in both volts and watts / kilowatts.
We need to know the exact rating in both volts and watts / kilowatts.