Electric water heater elements can be different in size, but the most common is 12" (300 mm).
How do I loosen a stuck water heater element?
Mix a solution of half vinegar and half water in a small cup. Dip a toothbrush into the solution and brush it between the seam of the heating element and the side of the heating tank. Apply the solution liberally, but do not allow it to drip heavily. Allow the solution to sit for 20 minutes.
What size is a water heater socket?
Nearly all hot water heater element wrenches have a 1-1/2 inch hex to fit the standard 1-1/2 inch residential heating element head. In addition, they're generally at least 5-inches long with cross holes drilled into the opposite end of the pipe so a screwdriver can be inserted for added torque.
What kind of plug does a water heater use?
Electric water heaters require a 240-volt dedicated circuit, which serves only the water heater and no other appliances or devices. The circuit wiring typically includes a 30-amp double-pole breaker and 10-2 non-metallic (NM) or MC cable.Nov 17, 2021
Do hot water heaters have a plug?
While gas water heaters use electricity to activate the igniter, they are not plugged into the wall like other appliances.
What size socket fits an anode rod?
4 Use a ratchet wrench and 1 1/16-inch deep socket to unscrew the anode rod from the heater.
Are anode rods standard size?
The diameter of residential water heater anode rods is universal at 3/4 inches. However, the length and type of the anode rod may not be the same. Also, some anode rods are attached to the top of the water heater, while others are connected to the hot water outlet.Jul 27, 2021
What size socket is needed for RV water heater anode rod?
I spoke with my Camco contact and the threaded part of anode rod # CAM11563 is 3/4 inches so the hex head is a 1 inch. You would need a 1 inch socket or wrench for installation/removal.Jun 1, 2018
What size socket is an RV water heater plug?
15/16"
What size thread is an anode rod?
The thread size in these water heaters, for the anode, is 3/4 inch NPT, which is a tapered pipe thread.Apr 30, 2016
What size is an element wrench?
1-1/2 inch
What is an element socket?
Item #: 09951. Camco's Chrome-Plated Professional Water Heater Element Socket allows you to easily replace screw-in electric water heater elements. Using a ½-inch drive ratchet, the element socket removes standard hex bushing water heater elements that are typically found in home applications.