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Posted by Mark H on April 15, 2008, 5:40 pm
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>>cj wrote:
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>>> i,m a dummy that just bought and installed a 38 gallon hot water heater
>>> that is for a 240 volt hook up. the one i replaced is a 110 volt. how
>>> can i fix this at the breaker box? the circut is a 15 amp breaker. thats
>>> what i get for working 8 hrs. today and rushing over to home depot.
>>> thanks, cj
>>>
>>got it taken care of
>>thanks for the input
>>cj
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> Taken care of,.....,,, BUT, with what wire?
> I'm real surprised no one mentioned the gauge of the wire. If you
> went from a 15A breaker to most likely a 30A breaker, the old wire is
> not likely heavy enough. The old wire is probably #14 or #12. For
> 30A you need a #10 wire (thicker). If it's a long way from the
> breaker to the heater, I'd use a #8, but for 30 feet or less, #10
> should be fine. If the old wire is #14 or #12, DO NOT leave it that
> way. You could start a fire.
>
110 volt at 15 amps ?????
small tank ????
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