I am looking to replace a broken gas heater. Other than to check to see if the location where the old heater is has the clearance required for this unit, what else do I need to check/get for the conversion from gas to electric?

Question

I am looking to replace a broken gas heater.  Other than to check to see if the location where the old heater is has the clearance required for this unit, what else do I need to check/get for the conversion from gas to electric?

Lennox H. · Accepted Answer

Hi Deb, You will also need a dedicated 60 amp 230 volt breaker to operate this unit and an external by-pass if the flow rate exceeds 75 GPM.

Question Regarding: Hayward HeatPro Heat Pump, 140,000 BTU, Titanium Heat Exchanger - Model W3HP21404T

I am looking to replace a broken gas heater. Other than to check to see if the location where the old heater is has the clearance required for this unit, what else do I need to check/get for the conversion from gas to electric?