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Racin__Jason
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Sep 02, 2020

How do I add electric option to my water heater?

I just bought an Atwood water heater that can do both gas and electric, but my tt is currently only set up for gas. I've got an empty spot on my breaker panel, do I just need to add the circuit and a ...
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mr_andyj
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Sep 06, 2020
You should be able to power the water heater element from any AC (alternating current) power source, but just do not pair it with the same circuit as the AC (air cond).

My water heater is easy, it uses one on/off switch for the propane and one on/off switch for the AC power. You can heat water really fast by using both together.

In a campground you have already paid for electricity so it is smart to have this option over the more troublesome propane.

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