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Camco Water Heater Element - Screw-In - 1500 Watts - 120 Volts

Camco Water Heater Element - Screw-In - 1500 Watts - 120 Volts

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Exchange the worn out element for your RV's electric water heater with Camco's 1500 Watt, 120 Volt replacement part. Also compatible with most residential-grade water heaters. 1-800-940-8924 to order Camco accessories and parts part number CAM02143 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Camco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Camco Water Heater Element - Screw-In - 1500 Watts - 120 Volts. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Camco Accessories and Parts - CAM02143

  • RV Water Heaters
  • Element
  • Camco

Exchange the worn out element for your RV's electric water heater with Camco's 1500 Watt, 120 Volt replacement part. Also compatible with most residential-grade water heaters.


Features:

  • Heats the water in your camper or home's hot water heater
  • Screws into the 8" port on your hot water heater
  • Constructed from magnesium oxide and nickel-plated copper tubing
    • Resists corrosion
  • Rubber gasket forms a water-tight seal
  • Includes detailed installation instructions
    • Requires a Phillips head screwdriver and a Camco wrench for installation (CAM09883)
  • Compatible with many residential-grade water heater brands
    • Includes: American, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Craftmaster, General Electric, GS Wood, Kenmore, Lochinvar, Maytag, Mor-Flo, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Sears, State, and Whirlpool


Specs:

  • Application: water heaters with an 8" minimum tank diameter
  • Diameter of threaded portion: 1-1/4
  • Length: 6-1/4
  • 1-Year warranty


02143 Camco Motor Home Replacement Water Heater Element - Screw In - 1500 Watt - 120 Volt

Installation Details CAM02143 Installation instructions



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Camco Water Heater Element - Screw-In - 1500 Watts - 120 Volts - CAM02143

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (60 Customer Reviews)

Exchange the worn out element for your RV's electric water heater with Camco's 1500 Watt, 120 Volt replacement part. Also compatible with most residential-grade water heaters.

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Just what I needed to get my electric water distiller running again!




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Good product and fast service! I get all my RV parts at trailer.




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Was sold as a replacement for my SW6DE however is much smaller than the original. I wish etrailer stocked the correct replacement, which you can find by searching for "Suburban 520900" which is an 11" 1440 Watt element, vs this 6" 1500W element.




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I installed it in my Atwood 6 galons tank. I added teflon tape to prevent galvanic corrosion on the thread.

My tank is aluminum and have no sacrificial anode. The element act as one.

My question is will this Camco element act as a sacrificial rod,I hope it will.




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Exactly what I needed, perfect fit. Got my water heater back up and running.




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Looks like it will work, bought as a spare for traveling.......hopefully will never need it.




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This was the exact replacement for the element that was in my Suburban water heater. Installation was easy with a few household tools and a 1 1/2 inch element wrench.


Comments
Heat element is working great One year later.
Mark - 11/04/2018


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Received it promptly and it's the correct item.




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Service couldn't have been quicker. Very helpful on the phone. Everything I ordered was top quality, water heater element tool is heavy duty. Element was super tight but not a problem. Haven't used heater element yet but not worried. Etrailer is tops on my list.




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Work great




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I had a dumbass attack one day and thought I had water in the water heater. NOPE! I still had the gas side, but I like running both when I'm going to shower. Recovers faster. Anyway, yes, this item went in easy and is still working fine. I will never turn on the heater again unless I KNOW there's water in it!




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I was really impressed with the quick shipping and delivery. The product fit just like they said it would




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etrailer is always a great resource to get just what I need quickly. I have ordered from them multiple times and talked to someone on the phone several times as well. The customer service has always been top tier




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Direct replacement for Suburban water heaters. Was shorter in length than the original but works just as well. Fast delivery and great service from etrailer.




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Fast shipping. Product as describe. Installed and worked great for this past year




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You always have the right parts for my Raptor. Calling is always a pleasure. People know there stuff and answer all my questions! Would highly recommend this company.




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Item is 2 1/2 inches shorter than the original. Don’t know yet how that will effect the operation.


Comments
I have contacted Camco and the length of the heating element does not affect its performance.
-- Etrailer Expert Heather A - 11/06/2018


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Excellent direct replacement. I checked the local dealer and they were charging four times more for their off brand replacement. Thanks eTrailer!!!




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Perfect. And an easy installation.


Comments
Still good, as it should.
charlie c - 04/16/2020


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Product fit and works although the element is substantially shorter than the original part that it replaces. Also, it would be a better design if the socket sholder used to tighten/loosen were taller (more substantial), but is the same as the original. Time will tell as to it's performance.




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Product worked as advertised. Less than half an hour to install. Glad I bought the install tool to replace the heating element as I'm not sure my socket would have fit through the sheet metal hole around the heating element plus I will have it in the camper if I have to use it again in the future.




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Still working after a year.
Also I now
remember to turn the circuit breaker off before draining the tank. :P




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Worked great and was a direct replacement. Still in service




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Great replacement for a camper dual water heater




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Great price and product. Have ordered since and will continue. Very satisfied


Comments
Great price easy install
Trentmac - 07/05/2020

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    The Camco RV Replacement Water Heater Element # CAM02143, according to Camco, is a fit for a range of water heater brands. The gasket is included. The unit screws in with a 1-1/4-inch diameter threaded portion and its overall length end to end is 6-1/4-inches. When removing the original element and installing the new unit, be sure to follow the safety precautions outlined on the packaging and/or as noted by the manufacturer of your water heater or RV. According to Camco this replacement...
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    Based on my research the Camco Water Heater Element # CAM02143 will indeed work to replace the original element on your Suburban SW6DEL model water heater. This will thread into your tank perfectly and its magnesium oxide and nickel-plated copper tubing will do a great job of resisting corrosion. The only difference is that this replacement element will be a bit shorter than the original unit. This will not affect its performance.
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