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to change wiring on electric water heater / foam-insulated tank Rewire foam insulated tank The foam fits very tight against wire so wires cannot be replaced. Start with 3/8" standard drill bit to drill through steel top. Then use 36" drill bit to drill through foam Drill through top of tank near wiring cavities Keep drill bit near outer edge of tank shell Buy 36" drill bits Fish bit |
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Illustration shows typical
residential non-simultaneoius 2-element tank wiring Water heaters can be wired different ways: Below are links for specific types of wiring and other actions you can take to alter water heater wiring How to wire water heater thermostats: How to wire off-peak water heater thermostats How to wire simultaneous elements How to wire redundant water heater 3-phase water heater thermostats Convert 3-phase to single phase How to wire two water heaters How to add pilot light indicators to water heater How to add another thermostat to electric water heater How to replace thermostats How to replace elements How to test elements How to select right wire and breaker |
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heaters on one 30 amp wire and breaker Wiring illustration Applies to electric water heaters only Important: install upper thermostat in place of Lower thermostat This will give ECO protection to lower thermostat You want to heat tank #1 first... and then tank #2 Or you can wire each one separately using 2 separate circuit breakers and 10 gauge wires Buy 36" drill bits Resources: How to wire two water heater How to install water heater thermostats Add another thermostat to water heater How electric water heaters work |
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