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    Apr 9, 2013, 07:44 PM
    What makes the breaker keep tripping after installing a new hot water heater?
    Why does the circuit breaker keep shutting of after I install a water heater?
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    Apr 9, 2013, 07:58 PM
    What is the wattage rating of the new vs the old? If it trips immediately I would suspect a wiring issue, hot to ground. If it trips after a while, I would suspect an overloaded breaker,possibly due to increased wattage. If that is the case you may also need a new wire to the heater.
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    Apr 10, 2013, 04:04 AM
    As "ma0641" asks, the more you can tell us, the better our answers...
    What size is the water heater? A common heater is 240 Volt, 4500 watts...
    This information is clearly indicated on the ID plate of the heater. What size circuit
    Breaker is the heater connected to?
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    Apr 10, 2013, 04:21 AM
    Why does the circuit breaker keep shutting of after I install a water heater?
    Completely impossible to say. We know nothing about this installation.

    Read the last two replies. Follow the advice.
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