edwardh1 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 but what about a dishwasher, it (in my opinion) will get worked on more, or a wall oven, or trash compactor. cabinet mounted disconnect will look cool in the kitchen!@#$%^& does the code only mention water heaters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Can you rephrase your question in understandable English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardh1 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 sorry. I see postings that say a electrical service disconnect is required for tank water heaters in homes. Not clear about if it is new construction or replacement of an existing heater in an existing home. But what about similar "electrical things" like dishwashers, or trash compactors, do they need a service disconnect ps English IS my first language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Port Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 The cord is a means of disconnect. If the unit is hardwired a breaker lock is required for the DW. If the WH is within sight of the panel it does not require an additional disconnect. If not in sight of the panel a local disconnect is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 sorry. I see postings that say a electrical service disconnect is required for tank water heaters in homes. Not clear about if it is new construction or replacement of an existing heater in an existing home. But what about similar "electrical things" like dishwashers, or trash compactors, do they need a service disconnect All appliances require disconnects, not just water heaters. Like Jim Port said, in *some cases* a cord & plug can be the disconnect. If a breaker is in sight, it can be the disconnect. If it's out of sight you can *sometimes* use a breaker lock. You can find the details in the NEC at 422.30 through 422.35. The bottom line, though, is that every appliance needs some kind of disconnect. ps English IS my first language. I know that. But your post was unclear anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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