There are three types: screw in, bolt in and clamp in. They all have different wattage ratings and can work on either 120 or 240 voltage. Check your state and local codes before starting any project.
Should upper and lower water heater elements the same?
4 Answers. Setting the top element slightly higher helps the elements to be used evenly. If you set them to the same temperature, the bottom element will be the first one on every time, and frequently the only one used to maintain the temperature.
Are both heating elements the same?
Only one element will come on at any one time. This is known as a flip/flop system. On a 240 volt water heater, there will always be 120 volts to both elements. ... The lower thermostat switch will close and heat up the bottom portion of the tank until the water is heated to the setting of that thermostat.Oct 4, 2005
Can you put any heating element in a water heater?
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Are both elements in a water heater the same?
The basic operation of a two thermostat system (upper and lower) on an electric water heater of 240 volt supply is as follows: Only one element will come on at any one time. ... Once that temperature has been reached, the thermostat will then flip power down to the lower thermostat.Oct 4, 2005
Do hot water heater elements alternate?
The basic operation of a two thermostat system (upper and lower) on an electric water heater of 240 volt supply is as follows: Only one element will come on at any one time. ... Once that temperature has been reached, the thermostat will then flip power down to the lower thermostat.Oct 4, 2005
Can I replace a 3500 watt element with a 4500 watt element?
When selecting element, buy same wattage or less wattage... keep volts the same. It is ok to install higher watt up to 5500 on 4500 watt heater if breaker is 30 amp and wire is 10 gauge. It is ok to install lower watt: replace 4500 with 3500 as long as voltage is same.
Are water heater elements all the same?
There are three types: screw in, bolt in and clamp in. They all have different wattage ratings and can work on either 120 or 240 voltage. Check your state and local codes before starting any project.