The square d by schneider electric 30 amp the square d by schneider electric 30 amp 240 volt 2 pole indoor fusible light duty safety switch is designed for residential and agricultural applications in disconnecting power to workshops hobby rooms furnaces and garages.
30 amp disconnect for water heater.
After flipping it back and forth several times they will decide that the switch doesn t work leaving it in the off position.
The 60 amp 240 volt non fuse metallic ac disconnect the 60 amp 240 volt non fuse metallic ac disconnect is designed to stop the power going to an air conditioning unit to allow for safe working conditions.
The wh does not meet the requirements nor is it listed for a cord and plug connection.
00 12 67 item get it as soon as wed sep 2.
If you do choose this option the switch be 30 amp rated not a regular light switch.
Now in order to choose an electric breaker multiply the current draw of the water heater with 125 per cent in order to determine the size of the breaker you will need.
A simple less than 10 pullout disconnect is fine.
3 4 x 3 4 fip 20 water heater hose kit with disconnect clip high flow rate inside hose diameter 100 satisfaction guarantee.
The switch is ul listed file e2875 and meet or exceed the nema standard ks1.
Your next shower will be a cold one unless you label the switch as water heater.
First lets start with the nec code for this water heater application you have stated that the calculated amperage load for 4500watt at 240volts is 18 75amps however nec article 422 13 states that the minimum circuit rating for a water heater must be 125 of the rated load so this 4500watt load requires a minimum circuit of 23 44 amps at.
It is rated for the current the wh would pull.
There would be no issue with overheating.
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A 30 amp 240 toggle would also be fine but more money.
Get it as soon as wed sep 2.
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The disconnect is a non fuse puller type and is ul listed with an enclosed pull out switch.