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    • 13 Nov 1998 at 6:12 am #283484
      Avatar photoReynaldo DC. Abad
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      I have just had a Rheem Optima Water Heater (315 ltr) installed. The electrician in his wisdom had temporarily connected the power to the lower element but no the top element. I have no hot water and I suspect that the way it has been connected is the reason why. Can somebody clarify please?

    • 26 Jan 2000 at 5:17 pm #304573
      Avatar photoQuirkey
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      : I have just had a Rheem Optima Water Heater (315 ltr) installed. The electrician in his wisdom had temporarily connected the power to the lower element but no the top element. I have no hot water and I suspect that the way it has been connected is the reason why. Can somebody clarify please?try asking Rheem :) techserv@rheem.comDISCLAIMERAll advice is given with-out seeing the job, and hence all advice MUST be taken as advice with limited knowledge on the exact situation. NO responsibility can or will be taken. And yes, I am a licensed plumber with my own business in Brisbane Australia

    • 26 Jan 2000 at 5:17 pm #304579
      Avatar photoQuirkey
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      It depends on how he powered the lower element. If he just disconnected the power to the upper one, then the lower one will never turn on, since the upper element has to heat its part of the tank before the lower one turns on.: I have just had a Rheem Optima Water Heater (315 ltr) installed. The electrician in his wisdom had temporarily connected the power to the lower element but no the top element. I have no hot water and I suspect that the way it has been connected is the reason why. Can somebody clarify please?

    • 26 Jan 2000 at 5:17 pm #304593
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      Thank you – I had a feeling that would be the case. Just needed some feedback. Ta.: It depends on how he powered the lower element. If he just disconnected the power to the upper one, then the lower one will never turn on, since the upper element has to heat its part of the tank before the lower one turns on.: : I have just had a Rheem Optima Water Heater (315 ltr) installed. The electrician in his wisdom had temporarily connected the power to the lower element but no the top element. I have no hot water and I suspect that the way it has been connected is the reason why. Can somebody clarify please?

    • 26 Jan 2000 at 5:17 pm #309378
      Avatar photoQuirkey
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      : I have just had a Rheem Optima Water Heater (315 ltr) installed. The electrician in his wisdom had temporarily connected the power to the lower element but no the top element. I have no hot water and I suspect that the way it has been connected is the reason why. Can somebody clarify please?

    • 26 Jan 2000 at 5:17 pm #309379
      Avatar photoQuirkey
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      My water heater is sweating and formong a puddle each day, Is this Normal?

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