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    Jun 4, 2010, 12:19 AM
    Wiring from fuse to breaker box for water heater
    Were does the neutral wire go on a hot water heater?
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    Jun 4, 2010, 03:17 AM

    There is no neutral on 240V water heaters. Both leads are hot.
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    Jun 4, 2010, 05:05 AM

    Two hots and a ground. That's it.

    A water heater is a straight 240v load.
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