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#64526 - 02/08/04 05:55 AM Removing heater element
zukev "Not going down!" Registered: 06/21/03 Posts: 692 Loc: Fort Collins, Co.	I am attempting to change out my lower electric water heater element. I cannot get it to budge! I was using the special socket for it and even tried vise grips - no luck. Even sprayed wd-40 on it and let it sit for awhile. Any advise short of replacing the whole heater? HELP?!! Kev
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#64527 - 02/08/04 08:40 AM Re: Removing heater element
Dennis_H_N.J. Carpal Tunnel Registered: 03/12/02 Posts: 25007 Loc: Toms River, N.J.	If it's older then 8yrs. old. I would replace the whole thing. If not. tap the screw to allow the lube to soak in and try using a socket. Vise grips can cause more trouble then their worth.. _________________________ <<<<< This space for rent>>>>>
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#64528 - 02/09/04 05:41 AM Re: Removing heater element
Just_Bill Carpal Tunnel Registered: 01/27/02 Posts: 19033 Loc: Wilmington, Delaware	What Dennis said, but maybe a bit more leverage on that socket will work. But not vise grips. _________________________ NOBAMA
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