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Thread: Water Heater Connection
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09-28-2010, 08:31 AM #1
Water Heater Connection
Hi:
This water heater (typical electric 40-g), is wired with 2 #12 gauge wires, that connect to a double-pole 20-amp breaker in the main panel box. Is this ok?
Thanks,
Joe
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09-28-2010, 08:44 AM #2
Re: Water Heater Connection
John Kogel, RHI, BC HI Lic #47455
www.allsafehome.ca
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09-28-2010, 09:31 AM #3
Re: Water Heater Connection
Nice air freshener though.
rick
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09-28-2010, 01:59 PM #4
Re: Water Heater Connection
I know you didn't ask but the TPR discharge pipe is missing.
"The Code is not a peak to reach but a foundation to build from."
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09-28-2010, 03:50 PM #5
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09-28-2010, 04:02 PM #6
Re: Water Heater Connection
It is more than that. It is dangerous. One of the two hot wires could come in contact with the tank, or a person reaching around the tank could get shocked. The second feeder is redundant - amateur does not know what is required. The single cable required should be protected with a flexible conduit, and the conduit needs to be terminated at the heater with a clamp.
People are always piling crap on top of their water heaters. The connections have to be done right, period.
It is a good bet there are other screwups in this place not shown in the pics of the tank and the panel. A qualified electrician needs to go over the whole house, IMO from here.
Last edited by John Kogel; 09-28-2010 at 04:09 PM.
John Kogel, RHI, BC HI Lic #47455
www.allsafehome.ca
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09-28-2010, 04:53 PM #7
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