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Title: electronic water heater use with less than 30 Amp
Post by: detspcl on May 12, 2011, 07:12:33 am

Can I use electric  on our 6 gal water heater when connected to shoreline that is LESS THAN 30amps? Just asking.....
thanks! Chuck k.

Title: Re: electronic water heater use with less than 30 Amp
Post by: Barry-Sue on May 12, 2011, 08:27:19 am

Chuck;

I have used the water heater on a 20 amp circuit with no problem.

Checked in the Atwood water heater manual, gas/electric heater is rated at 1500 watts (12.5 amps).

Barry

Title: Re: electronic water heater use with less than 30 Amp
Post by: detspcl on May 12, 2011, 03:10:01 pm

Thanks! I will check household circuit before attempting electric use. It is an old farmhouse so breaker might flip.

regards,

chuck

Title: Re: electronic water heater use with less than 30 Amp
Post by: JackD on May 13, 2011, 11:58:35 am

Chuck - you might want to check your spec sheet --- mine draws 11 - 12.  Also, you really don't need to leave it on all the time..(before meals, showers, etc.)

Jack