Removing electric water heater element.

Removing electric water heater element.

08-29-2008, 03:38 AM

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Removing electric water heater element.

Anybody done this before??

I need to replace the electric element in our Suburban SW10DE water heater. I looked at it tonight, but didn't have time to get too involved.

What size socket do I need for the hex-nut end of the element?
I have a 3/4 drive set that goes up to 1 1/4". Big enough? Do I need bigger? Thin wall? Deep well? I didn't have time tonight to remove the wires and try my socket.

I know they make a special tool to remove these things, but it looks pretty flimsy, and this thing is 9+ years old. I don't expect it to come out easily.

We are 85 miles from any kind of parts store or hardware store, so I want to be sure I have everything we need before I even start this project.

Thanks.....Steve

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