Electric Water Heater
Last fall I noticed that my electric water heater switch was on while my trailer was plugged in but had no water. I assume one of my kids did it while fooling around in the trailer. So I went ahead an...
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IdaD wrote:
Yikes if the element is at the back that might be a PITA. It's under the sink behind some drawers but maybe if I yank the drawers I can get to it without too much trouble. The plug appears to be brass. Is that ok with the tank? It's an older camper so I don't know if it's original but it's what came with it when I bought it.
Supposedly, according to google anyway, the aluminum is corrosive when in contact with brass. I had an atwood previously and used the plastic as recommended but boy they are a pain if tightend to tight and then the head breaks off when you try to loosen it. I'm sure that's why some switch to a brass plug. Just not sure how long it would actually take to corrode the threads.
And also, once you pull the old element out you can purchase a new one at any hardware store. Just match the wattage to the old one. If you don't have a wrench for the element you may have to get that at the hardware store in advance.
