| Re: [GMCnet] Hot Water Heater - No Ground Found [message #287348 is a reply to message #287332] |
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Carl S.
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KirschP wrote on Tue, 15 September 2015 14:16
Good afternoon,
I'm the proud new owner of a 1976 Glenbrook, built in July of 1975. A new hot water heater was installed years ago, but minus the metal containment box shown in the maintenance manual. Also, the 110V conduit terminates in midair with only two wires running from it to the heater - the GM wiring diagram shows three wires in the stock configuration: WHT, GRN (GRD), and BLK. I don't see a ground wire anywhere. Am I missing something about this installation, or am I in for a shocking shower? Thanks for your insights! PaulTucson, AZ1976 Glenbrook
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Paul,
Welcome to posting on the site (I know you've been 'lurking' for some time)
I just went out and looked at my water heater. I have never paid any attention to it before besides changing the engine heat hoses, but I didn't see a pan under mine either. It has a galvanized sheet metal enclosure around it. Also, mine DOES have a ground wire attached to it. The hot, neutral, and ground are all sticking out of the side and have wire nuts on them. I'm guessing they should be in a box or enclosure, but they are not in an area that needs servicing very often, and seem to be safe, so I'll address that at my leisure.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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