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I need to replace the lower element on my Bradford White Electric Water Heater. Where can I find the element and directions to replace it?

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1) Copy following link for testing steps, and clear steps how to replace water heater element on residential water heater.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-element.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/element-wrench-on-element.jpg

2) Your Bradford White most likely uses screw-in type element
Older models use flat flange type element.

3) Buy elements at local hardware.
Match wattage of new element to wattage that shows on label on side of tank

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I need to replace the lower element on my Bradford White Electric Water Heater. Where can I find the element and directions to replace it?

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