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TurnThePage
Explorer
Sep 29, 2022

Adding electric heat element to gas water heater

Because my old travel trailer may need to be permanently occupied for the next 6 months or so, I'm considering adding an electric heating element to the gas only water heater. The tank is aluminum, a...
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agesilaus
Explorer III
Sep 29, 2022
Not with the kits, but yes Aluminum and Brass will set up a galvanic cell. Putting a insulating gasket in between the brass fitting and the tank may prevent the corrosion. A piece of teflon or rubber would work.

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