Recommended Electric Heating Element for Conversion from Propane Water Heater

Question:

ATWOOD WATER HEATER. IM LOOKING FOR A HEATING ELEMENT THAT HAS 7/8 DIAMETER THREADS , MY WATER HEATER WAS A PROPANE ONLY UNIT , I HAVE REMOVED ALL OF THE PROPANE ACESSORIES FROM THE TANK, AND I WANT TO MAKE IT ELECTRIC ONLY , PLZ HELP .

asked by: WILL

Expert Reply:

The diameter of the threaded portion of an electric water heater element is normally 1-1/4 inches diameter. For your transition from a propane only unit to electric, I recommend the Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit - Propane to Electric - 400 Watt - 6 Gallon # DGR6VP or the 10 Gallon # DGR10VP. These conversion kits provide the different coupler sizes to make the conversion possible. This will work with your Atwood water heater.

expert reply by: Jason S