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05-09-2021, 05:19 PM
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Where can I find this Ac hot water heater switch?
Has anyone purchased one of these ? I need to replace this AC switch with light for my Atwood hot water heater. It's just an on off switch with a red light when on.
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05-09-2021, 05:23 PM
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Just about any hardware store or online. A google search turned up tons of options. Here is just one, https://www.amazon.com/Legrand-692WG...93007102&psc=1
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05-09-2021, 05:26 PM
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Not an Atwood item
Just a standard on/off lighted switch for outlet box
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05-09-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thanks guys
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05-09-2021, 09:14 PM
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Do yourself a favor and get a 20-amp (20A) switch like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-5336-...616203&sr=8-18
The contacts are larger and will hold up better when switching high-amperage loads like a water heater. I would be surprised if the original unit that you are replacing isn’t a 20A.
TJ
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05-10-2021, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TJ
Do yourself a favor and get a 20-amp (20A) switch like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-5336-...616203&sr=8-18
The contacts are larger and will hold up better when switching high-amperage loads like a water heater. I would be surprised if the original unit that you are replacing isn’t a 20A.
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05-10-2021, 10:01 AM
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Water heater elements are 1400W.....15A CBs
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05-10-2021, 09:22 PM
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Water heater elements are 1400W.....15A CBs
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Correct. My old switch is 15 amps.
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05-10-2021, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
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Water heater elements are 1400W.....15A CBs
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My point was simply that the heavier duty 20A switch would provide an extra margin of capacity and likely ensure longer life when switching heavier loads. The 15A will probably work fine; the 20A will give you some extra capacity and prolonged switch life.
TJ
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