What size breaker does an electric water heater need?

A 240-volt dedicated circuit is needed for electric water heaters to work. A 30-amp double-pole breaker and 10-2 non-metallic cable are included in the circuit wiring.

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What size breaker do I need for my water heater?
The size of the breaker you need for the heater can be determined using the value for current by 125 percent. A 1500 watt heaters on a 120-volt circuit needs a breaker. A breaker with the next highest rating of 20 Amps is needed because a 15-amp breaker would be too small.
How do you size a main breaker panel?
As per the NEC, divide the total wattage by 230 to get the total amperage. The main circuit panel should be equal to 150 Amps. There are four sizes of residential main breaker panels. To find the nearest panel size, round up your total number.
What size do water heaters come in?
A small storage tank is sufficient for a couple of people. A medium storage tank can hold up to three to four people. For four to six people a large tank is appropriate.
What size breaker do I need for a inground pool?
A 100 Amp sub-panel is installed by the pool pump and filter. The breaker box has a flip-up lid. Large and smaller breakers are used for pumps and blowers.
What size breaker should I use for a freezer?
There are electrical requirements for the freezer. The GE and Hotpoint Freezers need a properly grounded branch circuit with a 3 prong grounding type receptacle and a 15 or 20 Amp circuit breaker.
How many baseboard heaters can be on one breaker?
A circuit running on a 20-amp double-pole breaker can have any combination of heaters up to 3,840 watt. You can install two 1,500 watt heaters if you use just one thermostat. There are three 1,000 watt heaters.

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RELATED QUESTIONS

What size breaker do I need for my water heater?

How do you size a main breaker panel?

What size do water heaters come in?

What size breaker do I need for a inground pool?

What size breaker should I use for a freezer?

How many baseboard heaters can be on one breaker?