Are Water Heater Elements Polarity Sensitive
Updated 08/31/2020 | Published 08/27/2020
Question:
I just installed a new electric element for our water heater on our fifth wheel. I noticed that there is no negative and positive on the new element so does it matter which posts are connected to the black a d white wires?? I was told to connect the ground wire to the furthest post since it’s the longest wire Thx for the response
asked by: Marc F
Helpful Expert Reply:
Water heater elements like the part # CAM02143 that you referenced are not polarity sensitive which means that either pin can be used as power or ground.
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Camco Water Heater Element - Screw-In - 1500 Watts - 120 Volts
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