Electric Water Heater Installation - Plug-In

[Nick Ostrowski]

Are these plugs even rated for this use? I've never seen an electric water heater tank installed like this before. The tank is a Bradford White and their installation manual is undefined as to the power supply hook-up. http://www.bradfordwhite.com/sites/default/files/product_literature/44422H.pdf

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[Jerry Peck]

Are these plugs even rated for this use?

No, that is no permitted.[/QUOTE]

[Jim Port]

To expand, water heaters do not meet the criteria to be wired with flex cord. The flex cord is to allow for vibration or frequent exchange.

[Mbrooke]

Not ok. And that plug is not the right kind (non grounding) if its a dryer cord and outlet.