How many amps does a 4500 watt hot water heater draw?

How many amps does a 4500 watt hot water heater draw?

18.75 amps

Can I use a 40 amp breaker for water heater?

You cannot put a 40A breaker on #10 wire. If you are sure there is (at least) #8 wire all the way from the breaker to the water heater, you can just replace the 30A breaker with a 40A breaker, but if and only if you have verified the size of the wire throughout the entire circuit.

What size breaker do I need for a 50 gallon electric water heater?

The standard for water heater circuits is #10, two conductors with ground (10/2) and a 30 amp circuit breaker for a water heater. If you are running cable anyway, just run #10 and replace the breaker so it's done right, once and for all.

What size breaker do I need for a 40 gallon electric water heater?

A 40-gallon water heater should have an average 4500 Watt capacity and 240 V emf. Thus, a 25 or 30A breaker is sufficient for a 40-gallon breaker. However, for your safety, we recommend getting a 30A breaker.Jul 3, 2021

What size breaker do I need for a 4500 watt water heater?

30-amp

Can I use a 40 amp breaker for a 30 amp water heater?

If you are sure there is (at least) #8 wire all the way from the breaker to the water heater, you can just replace the 30A breaker with a 40A breaker, but if and only if you have verified the size of the wire throughout the entire circuit.

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