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I keep coming back to the dip tube as well just seems so unlikely in 4.5 years but I guess that will be the next thing I look at. My only concern is you would think if dip tube broke then the element would be on all the time trying to keep up with the cold water being introduced into the tank. Rich

Yes, side of the tank is much hotter if touched inside of the access panel than the water itself.

The problem I have tried 3 new thermostats (upper & lower). The lower is working properly got sure. The uppers seem to be working fine as well because when you remove them from the side of the tank within 2~3 minutes you hear them click indicating they are dropping below the set temp. If you...

Rheem 50 Gallon only 4.5 years old. Both thermostats and elements replaced still same issues. Output temp is barely over 100 degree even though both thermostats are set for 150 degrees. If I drain tank then refill and turn on heater top element turns on and seems to heat to 150 and then the...