All questions and answers are based on the 2014 NEC. Q. How do we size the conductors and maximum overcurrent protection for an electric water heater? Please give an example. A. An electric water ...

Q. How are the branch circuit conductors and overcurrent protection sized for electric water heaters (120 gal or less)? Please provide an example. A. An electric water heater having a capacity of 120 ...

Twinning water heaters can be relatively easy to accomplish if you pay attention to how the water lines are piped. Diagram No. 1 shows how two electric water heaters were piped. In order to utilize ...

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? You probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about your water heater, and ...

They should not use three-pin plugs or 13-amp fuses to power water heaters. Instead, they should check that the bathroom provides a connection point to a double-pole switch. If there is no such ...