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Wiring in an existing water heater which has a red and black wire. Need to connect it to a white and black wire. Which wire goes where… |
Electric Water Heater Wiring
Background: Ed, a Homeowner from North Branch New Jersey
[ad#block]Question: Wiring in an existing water heater which has a red and black wire. Need to connect it to a white and black wire. Which wire goes where?
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Dave’s Reply:
Application: Wiring a Water Heater.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – best performed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
Thanks for your electrical question Ed.
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I have a two water heater set-up with one 30 amp feed with two 10/2 between them that the plumber got his hands in. I was called to fix it and want a diagram to go by if anyone has done this before as I haven’t. Thanks
Hi Jamie,
If the location where the water heaters are requires two both units running at the same time then two separate 30 amp circuits will be required, if not then a Lead Lag relay should work. A Lead Lag relay is normally used when there are two motors used, such as for air conditioners, air compressors or vacuum units used in commercial or industrial installations. With this type of setup one is running and one is on backup, and they can be wired to have an alternating run schedule for even run time. A big factor in how the electrical circuitry is set up will also depend on how the plumber has the piping set up, and the reason for a two unit system.
I hope this helps you get your water heater set up working.
Dave