Safe to use 13a plug for water heater?
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 Aug 20 2022, 04:46 PM
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Yes & no.
Very long time ago, when we wanted to install a water heater, the electrician tap from 1 of the lesser use power socket (13A) at the room next door. Controlled by a 20A switch. So far 28 years, I'm still surviving. |
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Aug 20 2022, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Aug 20 2022, 05:04 PM) The othet suggestion I have which are cheaper and do not require major rework would be changing the socket to the WH type 15A at least, and before the switch just install a dedicated RCCB 10ma before your 20A switch which should give you a good protection already. The old Thai houses wired the WH using a single RCCB usually planted next to or on top of the WH.   |
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