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08-03-2013, 06:29 PM
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Montana Fan
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Suburban Hot Water Tank Electric Heating Element
The electric heating element for the suburban hot water tank is rated at 1440 watts and the cost is close to $34.00. Is there any harm in buying a generic heating element that screws in like the OEM unit but is 1500 watts amd costs around $15.00 at Home Depot?
Appreciate your thoughts.
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08-04-2013, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
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Nope! I did that, it works just dandy.
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08-04-2013, 02:50 AM
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Montana Master
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no problem
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08-04-2013, 03:26 AM
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Montana Master
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No problem, I did that years ago and never had a problem
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08-04-2013, 04:40 AM
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That solution, as you can see, is strongly recommended by the folks on the forum.
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08-06-2013, 02:25 AM
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Montana Master
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I think the builders did that for an electrical load balancing reason, lower the amp-draw and more things work better with 30 amp power.
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08-07-2013, 05:46 AM
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Montana Fan
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Anyone have the "brand name and part number"
TIA
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08-08-2013, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
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08-08-2013, 10:42 AM
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Montana Fan
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Ozz, thank you for the information, however I've already bought one from Home Depot. Mind you at this price its a good idea to add a spare to all the other spare parts I now have.
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08-08-2013, 01:11 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Ozz
I think the builders did that for an electrical load balancing reason, lower the amp-draw and more things work better with 30 amp power.
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The amp draw difference is .5 amps. 1440/120=12.0. 1500/120=12.5.
You can buy a 1500 watt element at most ACE stores for $9.95. If you are in a 30A site, the water heater probably should be on LP. As should the frig. I want all my power available for the A/C.
There is no load balancing on a single phase 30A ckt.
In my 2014 3150RL the "builders/Keystone" put the water heater and rear A/C on the same leg of the 240/50A service. The second A/C is on the other leg.
So much for load balancing.
Jim
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08-08-2013, 02:14 PM
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Montana Master
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Yep, you are right. But then you know that. I was thinking a lower amp draw. Hey, a half amp here, a half amp there, pretty soon you have an amp...
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08-12-2013, 05:10 AM
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Montana Fan
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Thanks Jim.....
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