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    Jan 31, 2012, 06:18 PM
    I like to chaang my hot water tank from 220 to 110
    I have hot water tank 220 v and I like to convert it to 110 v what I have to do ?
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    Jan 31, 2012, 06:37 PM
    Buy a new water tank.

    If you are using a 240 V tank, with dual elements, then they both require 240 Volts to heat the elements. Even though only one element at a time is on.

    A 120 V feed, will not be able to sustain the current needed to properly heat the water in the tank.
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