Problem with electric side of water heater
Suburban swde6 I used search and here is what I have done and found. Both thermostats are fine. I have power at circuit breaker-made sure all wires were tight while there. Element has continuity w...
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bob213 wrote:
I haven't checked for power at the t'stat. I have a #232306 t'stat. That is correct for 120v..right? Gas side works fine. I have pushed reset without success. Wire shows burned spot but is intact. I will check for power tomorrow and replace if none there. One lead to black wire and ground other like I did for switch?
Yes and Yes
With switch ON top black wire should be hot (bad switch if not)
Then with water temp cold (below 100*F) the bottom wire will be hot if t-stats are closed
