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    mvincent Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 25, 2009, 05:02 PM
    Water heater wiring
    I have an electric hot water heater. It was disconnected by some one that didn't label the wires. Coming out of the water there is a black, red and a screw for the ground. The wire coming from the wall has a white, red, black, and bare copper (ground). I need to know how to connect the wires. The white wire is what has me confused.:(
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    Jun 25, 2009, 05:49 PM

    Cap the white and forget it.
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    Jun 25, 2009, 10:35 PM

    I agree with Strat,

    But it wouldn't hurt to check the panel to make sure someone didn't cap the black or red, and use the white conductor. Never know! ;)
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