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Why would the breaker to your hot water heater keep kicking off?
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∙ 16y ago
You have a major electrical problem.. If a breaker trips more than once you need to leave it off and call an electrican.
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Can you put a 20amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50amp breaker?
No, they each need their own breaker of the right amp. Neither of them would cause the breaker to trip if there was a problem.
What gauge wire and amp breaker do you use on a stove dryer and hot water heater?
A stove is a two pole 50, and hot water heater i would recommend the same.
What gauge wire is required for a 60 amp breaker feeding a water heater 240 vac?
A 60A breaker will protect a very large conductor indeed, much larger than an ordinary household water heater would need. Many houses only have a single 60A main fuse!It would be pointless and dangerous to use a 60A breaker to protect an electrical cable (and appliance) rated for, say, 30 amps. So, you will need to find out the name-plate rating on the water heater before you burn something down.
Can a 4800 watt water heater run on a double pole 15 amp breaker?
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.
What ampts on the breaker do you needfor a 4500 watt hot water tank?
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.
What causes a hot water heater to stop heating the water?
There are a number of causes as to why a hot water heater would stop heating the water. It could be due to a fault in the circuit breaker or a problem with the element, limit switch or thermostat. Unless you know what you are doing, you should contact a qualified plumber or electrician to rectify the issue.
Why would condensation build up in an electric water heater and trip the breaker in a garage in Florida and you shut off the water heater frequently because it's a 2nd home?
If your having condensation at the bottom of the unit it could be that the bottom element has gone bad and when the cold water comes in and hits the warm tank it is condensating. Also if heating element has gone bad that could be a definite cause for the breaker to keep tripping.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
Your heater is tripping the breaker when turned on Where can you find a repairman?
The yellow pages under swimming pools. Or if you live in Calif, Nev, Fl, Tx, Az look up IPSSA.Com or IPSSA.inc Do you have a portable spa? Electric heater could be the problem. A gas heater would not trip the breaker. K
What can you do if only cold water is running through your shower bath and basin taps?
first I would see if there is hot anywhere. if not the problem is with your water heater. if its electric check your breaker or fuse box. if gas call your friendly plumber
What is breaker size for 240 volt 9 KW?
The formula you are looking for is I = W/E.
Water heater thermostat defective?
Of course a water heater thermostat would be defective as water heaters / hydronic boilers would use an Aqua Stat
