![]() ![]() If it reads 3500 watt at 240 then the breaker will probably be 20 amp feeding the water heater with 12 gauge wire. ![]() If it reads 4500 watts at 240 volts the breaker must be 30 amp feeding the water heater with 10 gauge wire. Measure your space first before going shopping and you'll find that the price doubled since 2008.īecause mobile homes are built with low cost in mind, take a look at the wattage of the heating elements on the data plate (not listed on line at ) and the size of the circuit breaker. Therefore, a new water heater may be about two inches wider or more. Just a note the new energy requirements for water heaters really up the ante on them and the insulation is far thicker and it is closed cell foam. The are plenty of you tube video's on how to change the electric elements and if you do replace both of them. Generally the quality is not there for longevity. This is only a six year warranty model which it is the minimum offered by all manufactures on their bottom line water heaters. All inexpensive parts but it could be a bear getting the elements out. Your problem usually is a bad element and sometimes a bad thermostat. ![]() Typical mobile homes use side connection water heaters since space is at a premium. ![]()
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