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Switch for water heater

 
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MattM



Joined: 26 Sep 2007
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Location: Manitoba Canada
PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:27 am    Post subject: Switch for water heater Reply with quote
We have a 20 gallon single element water heater out at the cottage. Id like to put a switch on it so its easier to shut off in the winter months. I cant shut it off at the breaker as there are also outside lights on the same circuit. Do I need anything stronger than a 20 amp toggle switch or would that be fine?

Thanks,
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Joined: 31 Aug 2004
Posts: 301
Location: michigan
PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
As long as your water heater doesn't draw more than the 20A and the switch is sized for at least the size of the circuit it should be fine.
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