Can 4 Holding Tank Water Heaters # 277-000164 Be Wired Together?
Question:
Can you wire these be wired in series? I will be adding 4 to my camper.
asked by: Sam E
Helpful Expert Reply:
You cannot wire the Therma Heat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 in series but you can wire them together in parallel to add 4 of them to your camper. This means that you will daisy-chain all of the positive (Red) wires together and connect them to the battery on your RV, and you will daisy-chain all of the negative (White) wires together and ground them. You can add wire length as needed # 16-1-1.
You can use the Pollak Universal-Design Rocker Switch # PK34310 between the battery and the pads as a way to turn them on and off. Since the switch is rated for 20 amps and the pads will only be drawing 10.52 amps you will not need a fuse.
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Universal-Design Rocker Switch - SPST - On-Off - 12 Volt - 20 Amp - 4-Blade - Red Pilot Light
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ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide
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