leaky element


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Old 10-19-07, 04:31 PM
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leaky element

Hey All,
I have a Rheem 61 gal electric water tank with a leaking top element. Will tightening work?Also, is it a 1.5'
" socket?
 
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Old 10-27-07, 10:09 AM
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You can try tightening it. Turn off the water first and release the water pressure from the hot side. I don't know what size the element is but you can use a socket if you have the right size.
 
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Old 10-28-07, 04:27 PM
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For screw in elements a 1 1/2 inch socket is needed. How old is the water heater? Sometimes the female threads rust out and leak. More often, it's a bad element or gasket.

You can try and tighten it and see what happens, but turn off the water first in case it blows out (rare, but possible).
 
 

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