Electric Water Heater Hookup?

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Electric Water Heater Hookup?
Author: Dan0 (TN) I was surprised to see my friends electric water heater connected with only 10-2(w/grd) Romex. I thought you needed to use BX or liquid tight flex conduit. The connection looks like it's the original... by the builder. And is there no disconnect required? Thanks
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Author: KCRoto (MO) Service disconnects on water heaters aren't required on residential hot water tanks around here, but I put a sub-panel next to my water heaters and recirculation pump just for convenience.
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Re: Electric Water Heater Hookup?
Author: george 7941 (Canada) Romex is fine in residential construction as long as the cable is not lower than 5 feet above floor level. Since the cable feeds in from the top on a electric water heater, large water heaters will meet the requirements of the 5 foot rule. and thus no protection is required for the Romex.
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Author: packy (MA) thats how they are done around here as well...
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Wow... okay... Thanks!
Author: Dan0 (TN) Wow... okay... Thanks! Edited 1 times.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) no local disconnect required PROVIDED the breaker panel is in same room (and visible) as per NEC ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Author: packy (MA) i don't know what code MA follows but i have never seen a disconnect for a water heater regardless of where the panel is located.
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Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) In NC if the panel is visible from the water heater no disconnect is required.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) exactly ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Wow... okay... Thanks!
Author: steve (CA) Visible AND within 50 feet of the panel, per NEC.
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