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Q: Will a weak circut breaker cause a water heater not to work?
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Can you put a 20amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50amp breaker?

No, they each need their own breaker of the right amp. Neither of them would cause the breaker to trip if there was a problem.


Why does kitchen sink only have cold water?

Because hot water heater breaker has tripped, or hot water heater has failed.


What to do when the hot water is leaking and you don't know which breaker is for the water heater?

turn off your water


Which breaker is for the hot water heater inside the panel box?

There is no way of telling from here. It will be a double breaker, most boxes will have 3 doubles. One for the stove, one for the AC and one for the water heater. Process of elimination should tell you which is for the heater.


What size breaker is needed for a 220 v hot water heater?

The wattage of the water tank is needed to size the breaker and the wire to feed the tank.


Should you fill the tank with water before turning on a breaker from a hot water heater?

YES!!


Where is the circuit breaker for a hot water heater?

The best way to determine which circuit breaker is for the water heater is with a voltage meter, It is suppose to be only one circuit breaker, but in a faulty application it could be two breakers


Why does water heater keep blowing breaker?

Sometimes the top heating element gasket can become faulty and cause the lower element to leak and this will cause moisture to build up and short out the lower element.


If you turn off an electric hot water heater at the breaker and then turn on a hot water tap will the tank refill?

yes, the breaker just controls the heating elements


Hot water in bath not working?

If the tub is not getting hot water the issue is probably with the hot water heater. The hot water heater may have tripped a breaker or the pilot light went out.


Can a hot water heater freeze in below 0 temps?

Only if the hot water breaker is turned off.


Do you need to replace your water heater or can it be fixed if it cools down quickly and is regularly tripping the breaker?

Could be a bad heating element or a bad breaker, either of which can be fixed. The only reason to replace a water heater is if it is leaking. Anything else can be fixed cheaper.