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My rheem 50 gal water heater model 81mv52d keeps tripping the breaker, what do i need to do to stop this

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Check all wiring at water heater and possible upper thermostat is bad, and in need of replacement.

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HEATER,IMMERSION: DIAMETER: 520 MM; LENGTH: 1 M AND 520 MM; VOLTAGE: 220 VAC; WATTAGE: STANDARD/SPECIFICATION: MIL-H-10249B; ADDITIONAL DATA: ITEM ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION: WATER, 1 PH 50 60 HZ, 50 TO 55 GALLONS CAPACITY, 3 4 INCH NPT CONNECTION; ACCESSORIES: WITH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VA LVE. A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: EES-52-913 A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: EES-52 A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: EES-52D A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: ECT-55 A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: ECT-55-200 RHEEM MFG CO/RHEEM INTERNATIONAL DIV: 81MV52D A. O. SMITH CORP/ELECTRIC MOTOR DIV: ECT-52
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HEATER,IMMERSION: DIAMETER: 610 MM; LENGTH: 1540 MM; VOLTAGE: 240 VAC; WATTAGE: AMPERAGE: 11 TO 13 A; STANDARD/SPECIFICATION: MIL-H-10249B; ADDITIONAL DATA: ITEM ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION: WATER, 1 P 60 HZ, 80 GALLONS CAPACITY, 77 DEG C MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE SETTING, 8 BAR MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE ACCESSORIES: WITH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VA LVE, 3 4 INCH NPT CONNECTION. A. O. SMITH CORP/CONSUMER PROD: Model#EES-80 RHEEM MFG CO/RHEEM INTERNATIONAL DIV: Model#81V80D A. O. SMITH CORP/CONSUMER PROD: Model#EES-80D


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Turn power off. Open covers and inspect for burned parts.
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We have a Rheem 50 gal water heater, model # 81MV52D B. Is there a way to test the heating elements to see if they are working properly?

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2) Take 30 minutes and do complete troubleshoot
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Hello, I have a Rheem 81V52D 50 gal. residential water heater. I had the upper element short out. I replaced both the upper & lower elements with the 4500 watt 230v. My problem now is that the upper...

It's probably bad upper or lower thermostat.
BUT... new element could also be shorted.
OR ... original tank is rated 1500 watt elements look at label on side of tank.
I always replace both thermostats to save time.
Lower thermostat costs $10 at Lowes.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

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I have a model 71-408 B which just stop heating

If I understand correctly, you have electric water heater.
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Four things cause sudden loss of water heater.
1) Reset button located under the top cover is tripped > turn off power, remove cover, press reset button > if reset keeps tripping, go to the troubleshooting link shown below.
2) Electric power to heater is interrupted > check circuit breaker > test for voltage > look for loose wire on breaker
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4) Upper thermostat bad > replace upper thermostat

Reset button is best suspect.
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I am assuming that everything was fine and then all of the sudden available hot water usage time dropped.

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2. Thermostat or element problem with ONE of the 2 heaters. (Trouble shoot element thermostat)

3. Check Circuit breaker for partial trip of the breaker.

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Rheem 50 gal keeps tripping breaker. What is the problem?

Do not touch water heater that is tripping breaker.
Open following link for troubleshooting steps:
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