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    sknowman Posts: 31, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 28, 2013, 01:02 PM
    Can you replace a foldback element with a straight one of the same wattage?
    As the title says, I bought a 3800w 240v element to replace my old one but when I pulled the old one out of the water heater it is a foldback style, the new one is a straight one. Do I need to return the one I bought or is this OK to use?
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    Oct 28, 2013, 01:11 PM
    If it will physically fit and does not contact the far side of the tank I would say use it.
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    Oct 28, 2013, 01:49 PM
    Cool, thanks. I figured it would work, just not last as long as a low density. I'm ok with that. Thanks for the quick reply!
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