1329XSN Generic Bolt-On Hot Water Element 2400W Sickle Shape Incoloy Sheath Universal Electric Hot Water System Part

Here's a generic 2400W bolt-on element for electric hot water systems, part number 1329XSN. It has a sickle shaped heating section with an Incoloy sheath, and it fixes to the tank with a bolted flange rather than screwing in. Before ordering, check that your old element is a bolt-on type and that the wattage on its marking or on the heater's data plate is 2400W.

No hot water or tripping power? Signs of a failed element

The element sits inside the tank and heats the water whenever the thermostat calls for it. Over the years, mineral build up and corrosion attack the sheath until it breaks down. A failed element usually shows up as no hot water at all, water that never gets properly hot, or a safety switch that trips when the heater switches on. An open circuit or a short to earth on an element test confirms it. Because a dead thermostat gives similar symptoms, a licensed electrician will normally test both before replacing anything.

Part details

• Part number 1329XSN, generic replacement element
• 2400W rating
• Bolt-on flange mounting
• Sickle shaped heating section
• Incoloy sheath

Replacing a bolt-on element

Changing a hot water element is hard-wired work for a licensed electrician, and draining and refilling may need a licensed plumber. Isolate the power at the switchboard and turn off the cold water supply. Drain the tank below the element, swap it over with a sound gasket, then refill fully and bleed the air out through a hot tap before restoring power. Never power up an element in an empty tank.

Questions about this part

How do I know if my element is bolt-on?

A bolt-on element is held to the tank by a flange with several bolts or nuts around it, while a screw-in element has one large threaded boss. With the power isolated, your electrician can check behind the lower access cover to confirm.