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    May 10, 2012, 12:48 PM
    What Is A Grounded Water Heater Element
    Water Is Getting To Hot In Water Heater. What Does It Mean That The Heating Element Might Be Grounded
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    May 10, 2012, 01:32 PM
    Who said that, and why?
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    May 10, 2012, 02:48 PM
    Sounds like you need to adjust the thermostat.
    If the Element Grounded, it should have tripped the breaker(it is physically in contact with the enclosure.
    I have seen Elements Warp and Touch ground, like in a Hot Tub Heater in the Stainless tube, I would bet it was from the Heat being on with no water?
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