another hot water tank question

[Bobby A]

Didn't think I could manuvor that big a** socket around that tube !! I don't like messing with gas lines though, anything I should be aware of ?? those pics sure do come in handy thanks Jim

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[Bobby A]

I'm in the process of changing out the heating element, I notice that the OEM element I took out is longer than the new one that General RV sold me. They both say 120V 1440W so my gut is telling me its o.k to install but I wanna check with you guys first. Please reply asap, I got everything apart and power off. I will be standing by. Thanks very much

Bobby

 

[wdk450]

Gang:
Another measurement to take is resistance of either power terminal to the heater element jacket/screw fitting (ground). I have seen heating elements on medical devices fail this way and either blow the breaker or trip the associated GFI protector. This resistance should ideally be infinite ohms (open circuit).

 

[Bobby A]

UPDATE !!

Read thread titled urgent question on water heater element post #14 as to the final problem and what the repair and description of the part. Thank you everyone for helping me try to get this resolved.

Link to post #14.