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TheCanuckian
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May 30, 2015

Hot Water Element Problem

Here is my simple problem....

My hot water tank has a 1500w/120 Element. We have hard water. Every year, it burns out. Only mine, none of the neighbors.....

Why? Any ideas?

As usual, thanks for your help !!

PS...Just changed it today, for the fourth year in a row !! Never changed one in 30 years of camping in Travel Trailers, Motor-homes,etc, etc
  • Any chance you're leaving it powered when there is no water in the tank? It'll burn out in a few minutes if that happens...

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