Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade (Read 1582 times) previous topic - next topic

Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

The AQ heating element (1650W) has failed. :'(  In researching a new part I found there is a 2000W element upgrade available at ~ the same cost.  The AH is wired with 12g and a 20A breaker which should be able to handle the extra wattage.  Anyone upgrade their heating element?  Problems post installation?
David & Sherry Kendrick
"Gizmo" The Doggy Lama
USAF(Ret) 1971-75; 1979-95 (20 yrs)
2003 U320 F03 [6179] 38PBDS (3/2016)
2016 Chev Silverado Z71 LTZ
Motorcade 17738
--------------------------------------
New Horizons 5W 25' RKS (1/2004 - 3/2016)
2003 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax
Tent (5-person) White Stag (1972 - 2003)

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #1 –
Quote from: WagonWheels –
The AQ heating element (1650W) has failed. :'(  In researching a new part I found there is a 2000W element upgrade available at ~ the same cost.  The AH is wired with 12g and a 20A breaker which should be able to handle the extra wattage.  Anyone upgrade their heating element?  Problems post installation?
I have done it and have no issues at all.. I ordered a 2200w but have not used it for a couple reasons.. one is when I am stuck on a 30a plug.

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #2 –
Quote from: WagonWheels –
1. Anyone upgrade their heating element? 
2. Problems post installation?

David,
1. Yes
2. No
3. About 3 years ago when I changed out antifreeze and gave the tank a flush

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #3 –
Was it difficult to replace?
Where did you order new heating element from?
Thanks
Joe
1999 U320 3600
"ATHENA"
Joe & Amanda

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #4 –
Quote from: tigerzzz28 –
1. Was it difficult to replace?
2. Where did you order new heating element from?

Joe,
1. Not at all,  Once the antifreeze is drained. Now I had removed the main cover long ago and put it on a shelf.  I had the DBW 2010 burner out to give the extra room to get to the electric element.  Make sure that the 120 VAC is off as it will bite you. There is a little cover that hides the element that has a couple of screws. This exposes the element and wiring to same.  Remove the wiring and the insulation that surrounds the element head.  Now you do need a water heater element socket so a trip to the home improvement store will be in order if you don't have one as nothing else will fit in that little space. Will you have to bow up on the socket to get the element loose, most likely. 

2. Got it off the net. but that was too long ago to remember who it came from.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #5 –
Little while back I thought my electric element was bad as well but it turned out it was just the cartridge in the kitchen sink not allowing hot water to pass. In the meantime though I did look for the 2000 watt element and could not find it.
I didn't do a huge search but a general search.
If you do find it, please post where and the part number and the link. Thanks
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired
 

Re: Aqua Hot Electric Heating Element Upgrade

Reply #6 –
Electric Heating Element, 120 VAC / 2000 Watt - Aqua Hot RV Hydronic Heating...

 Description
Electric Heating Element, 120 VAC / 2000 Watt – Aqua Hot RV Hydronic Heating – ELX-G12-07L
Item# ELX-G12-07L
Your Hydronic Heating System, whether it is an Aqua Hot, Hydro Hot or Webasto DBW 2010 has a white label with a model number on the heater. This label can be found on the top or on the side of your Aqua Hot, Hydro Hot or Webasto Heating System.
Compatible With:
Aqua Hot
431/12 AHE-100-00S AHE-100-01S AHE-100-02S AHE-100-03S
David & Sherry Kendrick
"Gizmo" The Doggy Lama
USAF(Ret) 1971-75; 1979-95 (20 yrs)
2003 U320 F03 [6179] 38PBDS (3/2016)
2016 Chev Silverado Z71 LTZ
Motorcade 17738
--------------------------------------
New Horizons 5W 25' RKS (1/2004 - 3/2016)
2003 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax
Tent (5-person) White Stag (1972 - 2003)