Water Heater Nameplate

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Water heater nameplate.

Tall 12 year 5500 5500 watt smart electric water heater with leak detection and auto shutoff model xe50t12cs55u1 619 00 619 00. 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. 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. The rheem performance 50 gal.

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. Provides ample amount of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people. However now it is mandatory that a separate equipment grounding conductor be installed to ground the frames of electric. The nameplate on the water heater shows 4 500 total watts w at 240 volts v.

Prior to the 1996 nec receptacles and cords were permitted. If you have an electric water heater the nameplate will also list the wattage capacity and voltage of the heating elements. American water heater rating plate with close up below. The bradford white rating plate is the most difficult to decode.

American water heater model numbers. In this example the tank was made in the 17th week of 1998. Note that a water heater is listed separately in 220 82 c 3 d. A water heater must be added to the optional method load calculation at nameplate rating 220 84 c 3 d.

This information will serve as the starting point in your search for replacement parts or a new water heater. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. American s format puts the year first then the week the tank was built. Plus it includes a 1 year in home labor warranty in addition to a 6 year tank and parts warranty.

Rheem gladiator 50 gal. To find the age of a. Buy 3 or more 581 86. This fixed storage type water heater will have a capacity of 55 gallons.

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. 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.