OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Water Temperature Water Heater Start-Up Regulation Carefully read and understand the section, "Water Temperature Regulation" section of this manual. 30 amps max, Water heaters, AC units, and (rarely) other straight 240 volt 30 amp appliances: 10-3 wg: 30 amps, Electric clothes dryer, and other 220/110 volt 30 amp combo appliances: 8-3 wg: 50 amps max, Oven or cook top, and other 220/110 volt 50 amp combo appliances: 6-3 wg It is extremely important that the circuit be OFF when wiring an electric water heater. With proper maintenance, modern electric water heaters are designed to last approximately six to 12 years. In the electric water heaters and thermostat wiring and installation series, we will be showing that how to wire and install a non-continuous (non-simultaneous) dual element water heater and thermostat for 240V AC single phase (US) and 230V AC single phase (UK/EU). 62-000 Scope (1) This section applies to (a) fixed electric space-heating systems for … But I can promise you this JOE…my NEXT water heater wiring will be NM like it has been since 1988 when I did my very first house… pabernathy (Paul Abernathy, Electrical Code Academy,Inc.) While all voltages are dangerous, it is this particular voltage which is most notorious for causing severe injury or death. Read on for basic information on positioning the new water heater, connecting the electrical supply and adjusting the thermostat. If the instructions are not clear, contact a qualified service technician. 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