under sink insta hot

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I have to install a 120 volt under sink insta hot, dose the outlet need to be GFI protected

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If you are just replacing the instant hot then I don't see why one would need to replace the receptacle. The op is not working on the receptacle.
 
Dennis Alwon said:
If you are just replacing the instant hot then I don't see why one would need to replace the receptacle. The op is not working on the receptacle.
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He has to install one. No mention was made of replacement, so it's likely a new install.

Didnt we just have a thread on under sink receptacles not needing GFCI protection?

You also need to look at the mfg installation instructions; if they call for ("must use..", "can only use..", or similar authoritative language) a GFCI protected circuit, then the receptacle, one upstream of it, or the breaker feeding that branch circuit would need to be a GFCI type per 110.3(B).
 
Under the cabinet is not required to be gfci however if it is within 6' of the sink then it would need gfci. Being this is an instant hot then I would say it is within 6' of the sink.

Btw, I have no idea why I thought this was a replacement....doh.
 
JFletcher said:
He has to install one. No mention was made of replacement, so it's likely a new install.

Didnt we just have a thread on under sink receptacles not needing GFCI protection?

You also need to look at the mfg installation instructions; if they call for ("must use..", "can only use..", or similar authoritative language) a GFCI protected circuit, then the receptacle, one upstream of it, or the breaker feeding that branch circuit would need to be a GFCI type per 110.3(B).
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Thanks everyone for all the help, I searched but could not find anything specific to 120 V instantaneous water heaters the previous threads about under sink GFIs. I will have to replace about eight and install about 5 in new construction.
 
Old thread I know but I just got an order for 4 receps for instahots installed in medical front office. it's 3 phase. any ideas on how to GFCI protect these circuits? I can't put a GFCI on a tigergrip that I know of.
 
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