Remove old water heater element
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1. Fill tank 1/2 full of water while twisting
counterclockwise with element wrench 2. Soak element with WD-40 and try element wrench again |
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3. Let WD-40 evaporate, heat element with torch
and try element wrench again. WD-40 is very flamable > be careful |
Weight of water holds tank steady > slightly loosen element, then drain water from tank
What if water heater won't drain?
1-1/2" socket from automotive store works better
Element still stuck?
Follow
steps below
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