How can I move an electric water heater 1.8metres?

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Hi, I want to move a water heater around 1.8 metres from its current location.
It has a fixed spur and switch near where it is now.
Is it ok to just add 1.8m of heat resistant flex?
(2.5mm as it's 2kw)
This would leave the fused spur and switch 1.8 metres from the unit.

Thanks
 
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By the way it's a rental property, I want to put it above the wall cupboard, it's currently at the other end of the kitchen.
 

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I am a landlord, thanks for your answers.
Yes it's a Pita, but I need to change the plumbing anyway as it's not compliant so thought it may be a good opportunity to shorten the pipe run a bit.
It's supposed to be an under sink heater but I want to leave the tenant with the cupboard space, hence the idea of fitting it above.
 
check the manufacturers instructions . Some electric heaters require a back pressure created by the outlet being above the heater etc.
 

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