Hott Rod Water heater element install
Has anyone installed the Hott Rod hot water element on their Atwood water heater? Going to attempt to install mine here soon and wanted to see pics of how some of you did yours.
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Need a 120V outlet to plug it into (or extension cord to plug into power pedestal 15/20A outlet)
T-stat goes against tank wall so you need to remove a section of insulation where you want to install.
Hott Shot element installs into drain hole. It has to be removed when you drain/flush - rinse water heater tank (One of the reasons Atwood voids warranty cause once installed folks have a tendency to NOT remove and flush tank routinely)
One example of install
Other issue is when installed in an 'pilot' water heater. Gas valve has a temp probe that goes inside water heater....ECO/High temp probe. When it trips due to high temp you have to replace the gas valve assembly. With Hott Rod (of Lightning Rod) element installed thru drain hole it can be in close proximity to the ECO probe ....and trip it. (A pilot flame adjusted too high can trip them)
Doubt if you have a pilot flame ----more than likely a DSI (electronic ignition).
T-stat goes against tank wall so you need to remove a section of insulation where you want to install.
Hott Shot element installs into drain hole. It has to be removed when you drain/flush - rinse water heater tank (One of the reasons Atwood voids warranty cause once installed folks have a tendency to NOT remove and flush tank routinely)
One example of install
Other issue is when installed in an 'pilot' water heater. Gas valve has a temp probe that goes inside water heater....ECO/High temp probe. When it trips due to high temp you have to replace the gas valve assembly. With Hott Rod (of Lightning Rod) element installed thru drain hole it can be in close proximity to the ECO probe ....and trip it. (A pilot flame adjusted too high can trip them)
Doubt if you have a pilot flame ----more than likely a DSI (electronic ignition).
