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j-d
Dec 05, 2016Explorer II
Test the outlet it's plugged into, with another light/appliance/device that you know is working. The light on our water heater lit up too, but the neutral from the source was open.
I don't know if you have a six (which I suspect) or ten gallon (not usually in a C) water heater, but the Camco kit is 500-watts give or take 100 depending on tank size. With the thing disconnected, power off, DVOM on Low Ohms, should measure a couple dozen ohms if the thermostat is cold enough to close its contacts.
And, I dispute your account of electrical incompetence. You ARE The Man who found that broken Stop Light Wire!!!
I don't know if you have a six (which I suspect) or ten gallon (not usually in a C) water heater, but the Camco kit is 500-watts give or take 100 depending on tank size. With the thing disconnected, power off, DVOM on Low Ohms, should measure a couple dozen ohms if the thermostat is cold enough to close its contacts.
And, I dispute your account of electrical incompetence. You ARE The Man who found that broken Stop Light Wire!!!
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