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  • How many amp breaker do I need for a hot water heater 2024?

    125 4500/240 18.75 amps

    Questioner:Sophia Patel 2023-04-20 16:53:05
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  • Amelia Gonzales——Studied at the University of Cape Town, Lives in Cape Town, South Africa.

    A water heater of this type is required to be considered a continuous load meaning that the branch circuit needs to be calculated at 125% of the heater's rated ampacity. 4500/240 = 18.75 amps, will work on a 20 amp OCPD but, 18.75*125% = 23.4 amps, requires a 25 or 30 amp circuit.read more >>
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