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    Jan 28, 2014, 05:08 PM
    Can you replace a 3500 element with a 4500 element on my hot water heater?
    Have an older 30 gal. heater and need to replace element but store's I have gone to say that I need to replace heater. Would it hurt heater to put 4500 element in if it says 3500? 240-220 power going to heater?
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    Jan 28, 2014, 08:17 PM
    Yes, assuming you have 30 amp breaker and 10-2 wiring.
    Check physical size. However, a 3500 watt element should be readily available.
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