Replacement hot water heating element

[rosede]

I have a Suburban SW6DEL hot water heater. The electric heating element went and I need a replacement. I picked up a Richmond element at the local HW store. It's a 120v, and will work in hot water heaters from 6 to 30 gallons. I'm assuming that it'll work for my unit, but I thought that I would ask before taking it out of the package only to find out that it won't.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Daryl

[chuckster57]

How many watts? 1400 is standard IIRC. two screw connections at the end? If so your good to go.

Hardest part of changing the element is the socket used. 1 1/2" IIRC (again) and it needs to be thin wall to fit past the shielding. I got mine from Auto Zone.

[rosede]

How many watts? 1400 is standard IIRC. two screw connections at the end? If so your good to go.

Hardest part of changing the element is the socket used. 1 1/2" IIRC (again) and it needs to be thin wall to fit past the shielding. I got mine from Auto Zone.

No, 2000 watts. Grrrr......:(

That's why I asked. At least I can return it and now I know what to look for.

Thank you.

Daryl

[earlzach]

Usually home depot carries a camco brand. It's perfect for your heater

[rosede]

Usually home depot carries a camco brand. It's perfect for your heater

I'll check with Home Depot. Thanks

Daryl