Water Heater Nameplate

Because a water heater represents a continuous load the branch circuit must be rated not less than percent of the water heater nameplate rating.

Water heater nameplate.

Rheem gladiator 50 gal. Plus it includes a 1 year in home labor warranty in addition to a 6 year tank and parts warranty. American water heater rating plate with close up below. The rheem performance 50 gal.

For help choosing a water heater read our water heater buying guide. Bradford white model numbers. Electric water heater the rheem performance 50 gal. Because a water heater represents a continuous load the branch circuit must be rated not less than percent of the water heater nameplate rating.

But a water heater is also fastened in place permanently connected and located on a specific circuit which is covered in 220 82 b 3 a. The branch circuit conductors supplying power to this water heater will be thhn copper and the conductors will be installed in electrical metallic tubing emt and flexible metal conduit fmc. However now it is mandatory that a separate equipment grounding conductor be installed to ground the frames of electric. To find the age of a.

A water heater must be added to the optional method load calculation at nameplate rating 220 84 c 3 d. The nameplate on the water heater shows 4 500 total watts w at 240 volts v. Frequently sold with motor space heaters you can add a heater nameplate to your motor space heater for lead volt and watt information to be posted clearly. This fixed storage type water heater will have a capacity of 55 gallons.

Buy 3 or more 581 86. American water heater model numbers. More options available. Provides ample amount of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people.

This information will serve as the starting point in your search for replacement parts or a new water heater. If you have an electric water heater the nameplate will also list the wattage capacity and voltage of the heating elements. Prior to the 1996 nec receptacles and cords were permitted. Tall 12 year 5500 5500 watt smart electric water heater with leak detection and auto shutoff model xe50t12cs55u1 619 00 619 00.

Note that a water heater is listed separately in 220 82 c 3 d. 100 if the values of fuses or breakers as determined by table 430 52 do not correspond to standard sizes ratings or settings as listed in nec 240 6 the next rating is permitted. Electric water heater takes up less space than competing models making it the perfect for replacement of an existing water heater. In this example the tank was made in the 17th week of 1998.