Posted by J B, From: on December 02, 1998 at 02:23:43:

In Reply to: electric hot water heater posted by Dale M Shafman on November 30, 1998 at 22:57:30:

Replace the lower thermostat. What is happening is that the lower thermostat is overheating and the heat goes to the top of the heater (heat rises), thereby tripping the upper high limit. You can order thermostats on the net at PlumbingMart.com.

• Electric thermostats

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