Suburban Water Heater Thermostat Replacement
The 120V Tstat/switch electric thermostat on my 10 gallon Suburban needs to be replaced as it is confirmed blown. Is there a 130/140 degree Rheems or Camco household equivalent thermostat for a 1500 w...
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The current Suburban thermostat is black with the element wire burnt in half. No doubt this is the problem. House fuse box switch was still active - not thrown. There had been contact with a small piece of fiberglass insulation.
Probably easiest to take the 60 mile drive today and get a new Suburban; however, I may call Rheems tech; as j-d said, this is a simple circuit. There should be a Rheems equivalent-some with variable temperature controls. I would imagine this is what cpaulsen is purchasing at Home Depot and Lowes.
I have replaced the heating element several times now with a hardware store Camco 1500W, as our hard water seems to be the cause of element failure. Definitely the thermostat this time, but never have seen a burnt up one.
Thanks for the help!!!
Probably easiest to take the 60 mile drive today and get a new Suburban; however, I may call Rheems tech; as j-d said, this is a simple circuit. There should be a Rheems equivalent-some with variable temperature controls. I would imagine this is what cpaulsen is purchasing at Home Depot and Lowes.
I have replaced the heating element several times now with a hardware store Camco 1500W, as our hard water seems to be the cause of element failure. Definitely the thermostat this time, but never have seen a burnt up one.
Thanks for the help!!!
