Water heater electric element replacement
I changed out my electric element in my 6 gallon suburban water heater in my camper. I did a video of the process if anyone would like to see how it was done. http://youtu.be/wBwrOO1h_E0
Forum Discussion
dougrainer wrote:bob213 wrote:
I'm a fan of Teflon tape on both the element and anode rod but your video should be very helpful for anyone who hasn't replaced one yet. Great job!
No need to use dope or tape as both Suburban and Atwood heat elements are sealed by a rubber o ring. Doug
I understand that for leak protection you don't need the Teflon tape if it has the rubber gasket but "in my mind" I'm thinking about thread protection for when I go to remove it. Maybe a little less rust? Like I said it's "in my mind" and the few cents it cost to put some Teflon tape on won't break me and shouldn't hurt anything. I have been told that "my mind" doesn't always work correctly though....:)
