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Dalo
Explorer III
Sep 12, 2014

Water Heater power consumption

I have a 2003 Alumascape trailer with a 6 gallon water heater. The water heater is powered by propane or 110 volts when connected to electricity. I just bought a 2000w Yamaha generator and it will not operate the water heater. The water heater is an Atwood 6 gallon model GC6A-9E. I can not find any information on watts or amps used by this appliance. Is it unreasonable for me to think that a 2000w genny will power a water heater?

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    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Sep 12, 2014
    Your water heater uses a 110V AC 1400 Watt bolt on style element (part number #91580)

    A few question......
    Have you check that the 110V AC circuit breaker for WH isn't tripped?
    Did you turn it ON without water in tank....element burnt out?
    Did you check for 110V AC power at element?
    Did you turn it ON using switch on cover box (backside off WH where element is)?

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