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jlscjs
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May 19, 2015

socket size for heater element

can anyone tell me what the socket size is for a Suburban water heater element, tried to put a set of calipers but closest I could get was a guess ( too tight quarters) was 1.5 inch

8 Replies

  • Home depot and Lowes sell a cheap element socket wrench for around $6. They are usually right by the elements. The 1400W or 1440W elements they sell will work in your WH. I found Camco elements at Ace hardware.
  • My Suburban water heater anode rod takes a 1 1/16th socket. Be sure to get a deep socket or use an extension for easier access.
  • The stamped steel socket type wrench I have downstairs measure 1 9/16". It doesn't have a size marked, but that is what I got when I measured it with a set of dial calipers.

    I got it at the RV shop, was $6 I think.

    Head to the nearest hardware store and measure one of the heating elements they have on the rack.

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