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RJsfishin
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Feb 03, 2018

water heater difference Residential - Mobile Home

Anyone know the real difference between stick house water heaters, and mobile home water heaters ?

I recently had to replace the 50 gal electric WH im my MFG (mobile) home. After seeing a much higher price on the mobile home heater, and no visual difference except the code/sticker on it, and the sales person not having any idea of any difference, I chose the cheaper house heater, and installed it w/ no issues.

Just curious.
  • There is an issue with the electrical setup. Standard MH has been 12-2 20 amp 240, thus a 3500 watt element. Standard tanks have 4500 elements, requiring 10-2 30 amp circuits. 

     

     

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