The ones they put in manufactured houses typically only have one element.
First, let me say that no Rheem electric water heater that I am aware of has only 1 element.
You may have to search - but there should be one about 8 inches from the top and another behind a panel about 10 inches above the bottom. Please search again.
It is NOT possible to add an element to a "used" water heater. The inner and outer liners must both be sealed and that is done at the factory.
the Model 72-40-1 DOES only have ONE heater element! I have the same one. My question is under the top inspection plate there is something that looks like a big 6 pointed bolt. Mine seems to be very slowly dripping from under it??? Then it runs down the front outside to the thermostat and element area in the bottom? Should I attempt to tighten it?
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