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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Cholla Bob wrote:
I called Rheem tech and their Rheem Protech Marathon thermostat will directly replace the Suburban, has a lower hi-limit safety (150 than 180); has variable temperature control; and is way less expensive. Probably a more durable thermostat. Sounds like a good way to go.
I looked at the Rheem tstats. Unless there is a Tstat NOT listed, HOW are you going to MOUNT a Rheem where the Suburban tstat goes?????? Besides, Don't you think Suburban has a REASON they have the hi limit of 180 degrees, instead of 150????? Can you post the Rheem tstat Part Number? Doug
