ldd
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On a 120v, 800w tank heater is a gfci or epd required
Heated Livestock waterers
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luckylerado
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Yep
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I think it would be a good idea, but I am not aware of a specific code section that requires GFCI protection for the heater. That being said, a heater of that size is likely cord and plug connected and 547.5(G) would likely require that the receptacle that supplies the heater have GFCI protection.
just the cowboy
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do GFCI it
do GFCI it
Horses don't like getting shocked, it can cause them to not EVER want to drink out of a tank again. So for the cost do the GFCI
do GFCI it
Horses don't like getting shocked, it can cause them to not EVER want to drink out of a tank again. So for the cost do the GFCI
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Although, depending on the installation details, the GFCI may not trip until the first horse drinks from it. :happysad:
For best results you also need an EGC or earth ground to the tank.
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