Neither heater was heating , that was why I changed the elements .I then changed both screw in fuses 30 amp and triggered breaker . No heat . The last time I changed elements, I slipped with cover and sparked across the red wire to heater body , both elements worked after changing one screw in 30amp for about 7months , then half tub , and I changed elements this time . I pressed the red button on heater but still nothing . Suggestions ?
SOURCE: Reliance 40 gal hot water heater. Model 54020RS960
Hello Bill The temp stat is a square box clipped in under the elements .Can be replaced in 5 minutes.Need a large flat screwdriver.
SOURCE: replaced thermostat, replaced heating elements,
Take 20 minutes and do complete troubleshoot.
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Things to look for are:
1) sediment inside tank shorting out lower element.
2) wire broken or shorted between parts
3) thermostats not wired correctly
4) water heater not getting 240V from circuit breaker, so water heater tests for 120 and appears to have electricity, but circuit is not complete.
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