toban
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I have a suburban 10 gal DE water heater. I have never changed the electrical element out. I flush it once a month. The heater element is working alright but was wondering if I should change it? It's been there since 2005. What is involved in changing it?
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mayo30
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If you want something to do,change it.It will probably go for years with the care you give it,all depends upon water quality that it has seen.Some residential heaters that I know of are over 30 years and some have lasted 3 years.
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harold1946
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I see no reason to change it if its working. You are already flushing more than most do and there is no reason it should not last many years. They either work or not. Changing one out is just a matter of killing the powe, disconnecting the leeds and unscrewing it from the tank.
I believe there are full instructions on Suburbans website.
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I carry a spare just in case but if it ain't broke don't fix (replace) it!
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webhannet
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The element can get deposits on it, and heating efficiency will be reduced - recovery time will suffer.
I bought a new element, but I don't have an appropraite wrench - I'll let the next guy do it.
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MaverickBBD
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If it is not broke, don't fix it. You may want to carry a spare element. Purchase at a Home Depot type store instead of CW or an RV supply. Same element. You can also pick up the socket to change it.
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mikestock
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webhannet wrote:The element can get deposits on it, and heating efficiency will be reduced - recovery time will suffer.
I bought a new element, but I don't have an appropraite wrench - I'll let the next guy do it.
Home Depot or Lowes sell a special socket wrench made for these elements. I don't think it will cost more than $10. Don't forget to use silicone pipe tape.
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