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Old-Biscuit
Jun 10, 2015Explorer III
Well.........your warranty is expired so it won't void WH mfg. warranty now.
DO you have a Suburban or Atwood WH?
Suburban requires an anode rod which you will lose when you install 'heater element' in drain hole.
One of the after market mfg. of heating kits does have a 'small' anode rod that can be used.....don't remember which one Hott Rod or Lightning Rod??
It is better than no anode rod.....but it will need replacing more frequently and at a higher cost
Atwood no anode rod required. Will require complete removal in order to drain/flush WH tank (same with Suburban)
Kits come with t--stat control, element for drain hole, power cord with plug. Heater element is low wattage----400/425W so heat recovery is very slow but it will help maintain temps
Need to have 120V AC outlet to plug into......
DO you have a Suburban or Atwood WH?
Suburban requires an anode rod which you will lose when you install 'heater element' in drain hole.
One of the after market mfg. of heating kits does have a 'small' anode rod that can be used.....don't remember which one Hott Rod or Lightning Rod??
It is better than no anode rod.....but it will need replacing more frequently and at a higher cost
Atwood no anode rod required. Will require complete removal in order to drain/flush WH tank (same with Suburban)
Kits come with t--stat control, element for drain hole, power cord with plug. Heater element is low wattage----400/425W so heat recovery is very slow but it will help maintain temps
Need to have 120V AC outlet to plug into......
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