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Can you use an electrical cord and plug for an exterior tankless gas water heater?
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Although a cord and plug is supplied by many manufacturers for an interior gas tankless water heater, an exterior cord is not allowed. The required 120-volt electrical must be hard-wired. Here’s the page from Rheem manual with their requirements. Also, a dedicated circuit is recommended and the circuit should not be GFCI or AFCI protected.
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Here’s links to more blog posts about TANKLESS WATER HEATERS:
• Does a tankless (on-demand) gas water heater require an electrical disconnect within sight?
• Can you use a light switch for a water heater disconnect?
• What is the minimum clearance to doors and windows for an outdoor tankless gas water heater?
• Why should a tankless water heater have an isolator/service valve kit installed?
• Does a tankless gas water heater still work with no electricity during a power outage?
• Does a tankless water heater require a pressure relief valve?
• Does a tankless water heater in an attic require a drain pan?
Visit our WATER HEATERS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles
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