Recent content by mikemass

Good call. I will attempt that when my heavy duty socket arrives from Amazon and report back.

Hi John. Yes 120gal, 2 elements, 4500 wts each and they most certainly toggle. (Imagine the power draw if they came on together! It’s only on a 30 amp breaker). And correct. After 10 mins in the shower there’s no hot water anywhere in the house. Another 10 mins after every faucet is off I can...

This for sure. I had to keep opening and closing the drain valve to get it to flow. Eventually I had a decent stream. When I eventually remove the lower element I am going to try and suck out the bottom with a 3/4” hose attached to a Shop Vac.

Yeah. I'm wondering the same, hence the purpose for me joining the forum and starting this thread. Here's a few more details of what I've done so far: 1. Drained and Flushed the the tank (A LOT of sediment came out) 2. Inspected Anode (Needs replacing - I have it on order) 3. Inspected dip...

Yup. I'm aware of how the thermostats "toggle". I confirm they work as should. Good suggestion on getting an amp reading at each element. I will do that. What amperage am I looking for for a normal functioning element? Each element is is 4500 wts and my source voltage is 230, give or take a...

Is it possible an element can: 1. Test good (I have continuity - 13.8 Ohms to be exact) 2. Receives power (I get 230 volts at the element when on) 3. Still not produce heat? Reason I ask is because on my 120 gallon tank, I run out of hot water after about 10 minutes in the shower. Initially it...