Copper sheathed zinc plated elements ahelp minimize galvanization that can limit service life while nickel based alloy sheath water heater elements are suited for areas with extremely hard water and high sulfur and lime content.
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Some repair kits come with a socket that fits the heating element.
Remove the gasket that seals the heating element to the water heater tank.
With mounting screws and gasket removed extract the heating element from the water heater tank.
With the gasket in place install the new element by reversing the removal process and turning the element in a clockwise direction.
Remove plastic terminal protector.
Shut off cold water supply to water heater open hot water faucet attach hose to drain valve open drain valve on water heater and drain water.
Shut off electric power to water heater.
1 unscrew the spreader head and remove.
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High watt density elements are the most common water heater elements and can be used in all replacement scenarios assuming the wattage and voltage match.
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This screw in fold back water heater element is made this screw in fold back water heater element is made of the highest grade nickel and stainless steel and heats in lime and sand buildup that would burn out ordinary elements.
Be sure to use the same wattage voltage and flange style as your previous element.
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4 identify the bigger and smaller lengths of the replacement heating element.
Water heater elements keep electric water heaters in good repair.
Do not completely pull it off the wire.
This will prevent burning of the element.
3 bring the separator down away from the body.
When replacing a water heater element always replace the rubber gasket to prevent leaks.
Insert the gasket over the threads of a screw in element or around the base of a flange element.
Remove access cover and fold back insulation.
2 bend the ground wire straight down to allow the separator to be moved away from the body.
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High watt density elements are prone to corrosive build up and have a shorter life span.
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Also let the water run for a few seconds after installation before turning on the power switch.
Detailed instructions and a gasket are included with each packaged element.
In most cases a high watt density element will be the same type that came with your original water heater.
Remove a flange type heating element by removing the four screws holding the element in place.
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