PlumbingSupply.com offers detailed instructions on element installations

Element Installation Instructions

- we are the largest and most popular Internet mail order plumbing supplier since 1995 -
to home page - to email us - to how to order - to customer testimonials - to FAQ's - to return policy - to view cart
Find other plumbing supplies starting with the letter:   A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Customers who have purchased immersion elements have also been:
to water heater elements - to Eemax replacement elements - to water heater thermostats - to commercial gas connectors
to water heater gas valves - to range elements - to element wrench - to gas water heater and thermostat parts
to water heater troubleshooting help - to Cuno water filtration systems - to water detection alarms - to anode rods - to Takagi tankless water heaters
to Eemax instant water heaters - to Aquastar tankless water heaters - to Ariston water heaters - to parts for Ariston water heaters
to Instant-temp water heaters - to isolation valves - to parts for Aquastar - to electric space heaters
to whole house electric tankless water heaters - to Myson Thermar tankless parts


Installing your new water heater element can be a snap with these helpful instructions. PlumbingSupply.com is pleased to offer replacement elements and provide this information to assist you with removing your old element and installing your new one.

How To Install Your Screw-In Immersion Element
    Tools needed:
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Screw-In element wrench
  • Your new element
  • Garden hose
  • Volt meter or circuit tester (to make sure power is off)
 Heating element

Be sure to use the same wattage, voltage, and flange style as your previous element.

  1. Shut OFF electric power to water heater.
  2. Shut OFF cold water supply to water heater, open hot water faucet, attach hose to drain valve, open drain valve on water heater and drain water.
  3. Remove access cover and fold back insulation.
  4. Remove plastic terminal protector.
  5. Check wires with volt meter/circuit tester for power before attempting to remove the wires.
  6. Disconnect electric wires from element.
  7. Remove element using screw-in element wrench.
  8. Clean gasket area and threads.
  9. Install gasket on element.
  10. Install element & tighten with wrench.
  11. Close drain valve and turn ON cold water supply.
  12. Allow all trapped air to escape from open hot water faucet until water has a constant flow, then close hot water faucet.
    13. If leakage occurs, shut OFF cold water supply and tighten element or reposition gasket.
  13. Inspect wiring. If corrosion is present on wiring, cut and strip wire 1/2" (Only if wire is long enough). If corrosion is still present, or wire is not long enough consult electrician for wire replacement and wire gauge selection.
    14. Loose, corroded or fault wiring connections can cause heat buildup or fire at wiring terminals.
  14. Connect electric wires to element. Tighten screws.
  15. Replace plastic terminal protector.
  16. Replace insulation and access cover.
    17. Tank must be properly filled with water and free of air before applying electric power to prevent element damage.
  17. Turn ON electric power to water heater.

How To Install Your Universal 4 Bolt Flange Type Immersion Element
    Tools needed:
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Socket wrench
  • Your new element
  • Garden hose
  • Volt meter or circuit tester (to make sure power if off)
 Heating element

Be sure to use the same wattage, voltage, and flange style as your previous element.

  1. Shut OFF electric power to water heater.
  2. Shut OFF cold water supply to water heater, open hot water faucet, attach hose to drain valve, open drain valve on water heater and drain water.
  3. Remove access cover and fold back insulation.
  4. Check wires with volt meter/circuit tester for power before attempting to remove wires.
  5. Disconnect electric wires from element.
  6. Remove element mounting bolts using socket wrench. Note position of thermostat bracket to be reinstalled later.
  7. Clean gasket area in tank.
  8. Install gasket into recess in tank.
  9. Install element and thermostat bracket. Tighten bolts in diagonal patter.
  10. Close drain valve and turn ON cold water supply.
  11. Allow all trapped air to escape from open hot water faucet until water has a constant flow. Close hot water faucet.
    12. If leakage occurs, shut OFF cold water supply and tighten bolts or reposition gasket.
  12. Secure thermostat firmly against tank surface and under prongs of thermostat bracket.
  13. Inspect wiring. If corrosion is present on wiring, cut and strip wire 1/2" (Only if wire is long enough). If corrosion is still present, or wire is not long enough consult electrician for wire replacement and wire gauge selection.
    14. Loose, corroded or faulty wiring connections can cause heat buildup or fire at wiring terminals
  14. Connect electric wires to element. Tighten screws.
  15. Replace plastic terminal protector.
  16. Replace insulation and access cover.
    17. Tank must be properly filled with water and free of air before applying electric power to prevent element damage
  17. Turn ON electric power to water heater.
Typical Electric Water Heater Construction & Wiring Diagram
water heater wiring diagram

Click here to view items already in your shopping cart

We hope that we have helped you on this page with installing elements,
and thank you for helping to make PlumbingSupply.com the most famous Internet plumbing supplier.



Click Here to go to Our Fun Quotes Page, with quotes such as:
"Bats always turn left when exiting a cave."
-- facts

Is there something else that you are looking for?
Enter what you're looking for here:

OR - find plumbing supplies starting with: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Easy Payment methods

Homepage | About Us | Contact Us | How to Order | View Shopping Cart | Testimonials | Q and A | Return Policy
Copyright© 1995-2008 All Rights Reserved. PlumbingSupply.com