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Element wrench 1. With tank at least 1/2 full of water, twist counterclockwise with element wrench

2. Soak element with WD-40 and try element wrench again
Propane torch 3. Let WD-40 evaporate, heat element with torch and try element wrench again.

WD-40 is very flamable > be careful
remove water heater element
Weight of water holds tank steady >  slightly loosen element, then drain water from tank
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Remove rusted water heater element Break off plastic end of element 
rusted water heater element Drill two 7/32" holes into element
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  Do NOT drill holes if water heater full of water

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Replace element with same wattage: check label on side of tank for correct wattage of new element

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