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a-d-s
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Mar 09, 2015

low(er) wattage hot water heating elements?

The standard hot water heating element seems to be 1500W for small tanks. Does anyone know of lower wattage ones being available? Our trailer only has a 30 amp connection and I find in the hot summer with the AC on and the hot water cycling (and any other small loads) we trip the main sometimes. It's annoying and I am sure a smaller element would keep up to the modest demands just fine.

Not really a big deal, I am just curious.

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  • When I bought a 6 gallon residential water heater at Lowes, it had a 1650w element. I searched Amazon and found a 1000w element that appeared to be a replacement for an RV wh. It fit my resi wh fine and I'm sure it would fit an RV wh.

    Going from 1650w to 1000w, the hot water regen from cold went from 30min to 40 min--not even a notceable time difference.

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