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Yes, but both elements are needed for proper heating of water.
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Heater on - water going only to spa - but not getting hot?
If you have no hot water, your heating element is out most likely
Your hot water only lasts 5 minutes?
There are a number of reasons as to why hot water may only last for five minutes. The most common is when the heating element goes out on the hot water heater.
What causes a hot water heater element to short out?
if an element is constantly expanding and contracting (if you keep switching the hot water heater off and on again) all the time it causes cracks and over time the water leaks into the element causing it to short which means you have to replace it.
Does a hot water heater element have a positive and negative?
For an electric water heater on alternating current, there is not 'positive' or 'negative'. There should be terminals labeled hot and neutral, though.
Can you turn off hot water heater but still have the breaker turned on Or will it burn the element?
no as it will burn out the element
Why does kitchen sink only have cold water?
Because hot water heater breaker has tripped, or hot water heater has failed.
Why should I purchase a hot tub heater?
A hot tub is just that a tub of hot water thus, the need for a heater. To reek the benefits and pleasures of owning a hot tub a heater is an essential element to the experience.
Is it called a hot water heater or water heater?
It's because "hot-water" is a compound adjective, modifying "heater". It's not for heating water, it's for heating a house with hot water. There are many types of heaters that heat water, but only a hot-water heater is used for providing heated water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler also heats water, but it's only for use in radiators.The name "Hot Water Heater" is completely wrong for any use. There is no need to heat hot water. IT has always been "water heater". The term hot water heater has just been used for years because people don't realize the difference. It has always been WATER HEATER.The first answer is jibberish and makes no practical sense at all.
Why is your hot water all of a sudden very hot?
If water heater is electric, usually bottom element is going bad. Replace ASAP.
Testing the Electric Hot Water Heater Element?
If the water from the faucet is tepid or cold, it might be time to check the electric hot water heater element. Electric hot water heaters are equipped with two heater elements that heat water. They do so through an electrical current the goes through the element. The lower element does the hard work and is most likely to be the first that burns out. Turn off the electricity, and disconnect the wires at the heating element terminals. Set the multimeter to read resistance. Touch the clips on each terminal of the element. If the Ohmmeter doesn't budge, the element is shot.
Why does your hot water faucet only have lukewarm water?
Check the temp on your hot water heater, you can turn it up.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
