No, the upper and lower water heater elements are not the same. They serve different functions in heating the water in a water heater.
Upper and lower radiator, inlet and outlet heater core, bypass,Upper and lower radiator, inlet and outlet heater core, bypass,
A standard domestic water heater in a house, apartment, etc will need 220 Volts AC. They have two heating elements upper and lower and each is 110 VAC hence the 220 Volt supply. Make sure it has a dedicated circuit and a disconnect on the wall above and beside water heater.
I just put an upper heating element in my Hotpoint 40 gal. hot water heater. In putting a meter on the element, I found that I had 200+ volts. When I put the meter on the lower element it didn't budge. Might I have a defective lower thermostat? What might be preventing the voltage to reach the lowere heating element? Thank you for your anticipated input
The upper thermostat in a water heater helps to monitor and control the temperature of the water in the tank. It works in conjunction with the lower thermostat to ensure that the water is heated to the desired temperature and maintained at a consistent level. The upper thermostat is responsible for turning off the heating element once the water reaches the set temperature, preventing overheating and ensuring that the water remains at a safe and comfortable temperature for use.
There are two insulated heater elements that heat the water.
It matters if it has ac or not. If it is a non ac vehicle, the hoses and coolant flow from the fitting close to the thermostat housing to the lower heater core tube, then out the upper heater core tube to the fitting on the water pump. If it has ac, the hose from the upper heater core tube connects to the fitting on the radiator.
Generally, the upper heater hose leads to the water pump.
Check the heating elements in the water heater. These may be bad and need replaced.
The anode rod in a water heater helps prevent corrosion by attracting corrosive elements in the water, protecting the tank from rust and extending the life of the water heater.
No, they are metal with an insulation coating
raising the thermostat on the water heater
If electric, the elements will blow very quickly.