frank_n
Senior Member
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- Central NJ
I'm sizing a 119-gal water heater with 2- 4500 watt heating elements.
2 x 4500 = 9000 watts.
9000 watts / 240 volts = 37.5 amps.
Since the water heater is considered a continuous load, 37.5 x 125% = 46.875.
I should use #6 THHN and a 40-amp breaker.
Did I do anything wrong?
Frank N.
2 x 4500 = 9000 watts.
9000 watts / 240 volts = 37.5 amps.
Since the water heater is considered a continuous load, 37.5 x 125% = 46.875.
I should use #6 THHN and a 40-amp breaker.
Did I do anything wrong?
Frank N.