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Weight
of water holds tank steady > slightly loosen element,
then drain water from
tank
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Element wrench is not best choice of tools because it
will slip off the element 1-1/2" socket works better Buy: Water heater element socket 1-1/2" at Amazon Heating element wrenches at Amazon Camco heavy duty element socket Marathon elements are 1-7/8" |
Use 1-1/2" socket to remove elementsBuy:Camco element socket Tekton water heater socket Deep impact socket |
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Element still stuck? Follow steps below | ||
Break off plastic end of element | ||
Drill
two 7/32" holes into element Keep holes within blue circle Do NOT drill holes if water heater full of water How to drain clogged water heater |
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Tap 1/4" thread in each hole | Buy: T handle tap |
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1/4"
bolts into holes Galvanized pipe protects thread on bolts so they are good for next project |
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Pipe
wrench to twist out element Replace element with same wattage: check label on side of tank for correct wattage of new element How to clean sediment out of water heater |
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