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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 19:14

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Please HELP

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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 22:26

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brand, model number

Gas ?

is the pilot lit ?

Electric ?

Try resetting the Circuit Breaker

Are the Heating Elements good ? (OHM meter)

Is there voltage at either Element ? (volt meter)

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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 01:45

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It is a State .

electric

single element

I don't have on Ohm meter but I can get one

there is definitely some voltage because I got zapped when trying to push the red reset button

If I replace thermostat and element do I have to drain the tank?

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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 02:15

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The voltage zap you noticed, may be from only one side of the dual breaker...

Yes, drain the tank.

You may need a special socket wrench for the Element.

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