How to change an element in a Atwood 10 gallon water heater
Does anyone know the procedure for changing an electric water heater element in a 10 gallon Atwood gas/electric water heater?
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Electric element is located under a protective cover on backside of tank (inside rv)
Need to OPEN AC circuit Breaker for the element AND the 12V DC fuse (Atwood uses a 12v dc fused circuit to power a relay (inside protective cover) that allows the 120V AC to power element.
Drain water heater (Hold PRV open to help drain)
Remove protective cover over element
Disconnect two wires on element
Unscrew element and pull it out (towel under it as some water will come out)
1 1/2" socket
Need to OPEN AC circuit Breaker for the element AND the 12V DC fuse (Atwood uses a 12v dc fused circuit to power a relay (inside protective cover) that allows the 120V AC to power element.
Drain water heater (Hold PRV open to help drain)
Remove protective cover over element
Disconnect two wires on element
Unscrew element and pull it out (towel under it as some water will come out)
1 1/2" socket
