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TurnThePage
Explorer
Sep 29, 2022

Adding electric heat element to gas water heater

Because my old travel trailer may need to be permanently occupied for the next 6 months or so, I'm considering adding an electric heating element to the gas only water heater. The tank is aluminum, a...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Sep 29, 2022
There is also a 10 gallon version

I would use several layers of plumber's tape..

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Valterra-6-Gal-HR6-Hott-Rod-Conversion-Kit-DGR6VP/309717523

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