{"product_id":"camco-02103-1000w-120v-screw-in-water-heater-element","title":"Camco 02103 1000W 120V Screw-In Water Heater Element","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 02103 is a screw-in replacement water heater element rated at 1000 watts and 120 volts. Built from copper tubing with a nickel-plated finish and packed with magnesium oxide, it's the high watt density style fitted in most standard tank-type heaters. A fresh gasket is included, and it's UL listed for the US and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the hot water goes cold on your boat or in the RV, a burned-out heating element is usually the first thing to check. The Camco 02103 is a screw-in replacement element rated at 1000 watts and 120 volts, built to drop into most standard tank-type water heaters that use a screw-in element port. It's the same style of high watt density element that ships in most new heaters, so for a straight swap you're back to hot showers without reinventing your plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe element is made from copper tubing with a magnesium oxide insulation core and a nickel-plated finish. That construction matters where water quality is hard on hardware. Copper transfers heat quickly and evenly, the magnesium oxide packs the resistance wire so it heats consistently along the full length, and the nickel plating helps the element shrug off the corrosion that eventually kills a bare element. It's a proven recipe, and it's why this style has been the standard for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh watt density just means the heat is concentrated over a smaller surface area, which is the most common design and the type most heaters leave the factory with. For most owners that's exactly what you want in a replacement. It matches what was already in the tank, so the heater behaves the way the manufacturer intended. The one rule to follow is simple. The replacement element has to be the same voltage and wattage as the one you're pulling out, and you should never exceed the nameplate rating stamped on the water heater. This one is 120 volt, 1000 watt. If your old element reads the same, you're good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes down to the port style and the tank. This is a screw-in element, so your heater needs a threaded screw-in port rather than a bolt-in flange. It's sized for tanks with a minimum 8 inch diameter, which covers the vast majority of compact RV, marine, and point-of-use heaters as well as full-size tanks built after the mid-1990s. If you can back the old element out with an element wrench and it threads in, this one threads in the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh gasket is included, so you're not hunting for a seal at the parts counter. That's the part people forget, and reusing an old, compressed gasket is how you end up with a slow drip behind the access panel. Install the new element with the new gasket, snug it down, refill the tank completely before you restore power, and you're set. Camco packs detailed instructions in the box that walk through pulling the old element and setting the new one, so even if this is your first element swap it's a manageable afternoon job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of real-world notes from the dock. Always kill the power at the breaker before you touch anything, and confirm the tank is full before the element is energized. Running a dry element even for a few seconds is the fastest way to burn out a brand new one. And if your heater has been giving you lukewarm water rather than none at all, that's often a partially failed element or a tripped thermostat, so it's worth testing the element for continuity before you assume the worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 02103 is UL listed for the United States and Canada and carries a 1 year limited warranty. It's an inexpensive part that gets a water heater back in service fast, which is exactly what you want when the family's waiting on a hot shower at the end of a long day on the water. Keep one in the spares bin if you cruise or camp off the grid, because element failures never happen at a convenient time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1000 watts at 120 volts, a direct match for most standard screw-in element replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScrew-in mounting fits threaded element ports on RV, marine, and residential tank-type heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCopper tubing with a magnesium oxide core for fast, even heat transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated finish resists corrosion for longer service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh watt density design matches the element fitted in most new water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for tanks with an 8 inch minimum diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFresh gasket included, so you have a new seal ready for the install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL listed for the United States and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed replacement instructions included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 1 year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat water heaters does this element fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a screw-in element sized for tanks with a minimum 8 inch diameter, which covers most standard tank-type RV, marine, and residential heaters that use a threaded screw-in element port. Your replacement must match the original's voltage and wattage, so confirm your old element reads 120 volt and 1000 watt before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a 120 volt or 240 volt element?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 120 volt, rated at 1000 watts. Never install an element with a different voltage or wattage than the one you're removing, and never exceed the nameplate rating stamped on the water heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the element made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCopper tubing with a magnesium oxide insulation core and a nickel-plated finish. Copper spreads heat quickly and evenly, and the nickel plating helps resist the corrosion that eventually wears out a bare element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a gasket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A fresh gasket is included in the box. Always install the new gasket rather than reusing the old, compressed one, or you risk a slow leak behind the access panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this element UL listed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's UL listed for both the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does high watt density mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHigh watt density means the heat is concentrated over a smaller surface area. It's the most common element design and the same type fitted in most new water heaters, so it matches what was likely already in your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to replace an element of a different wattage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The replacement element must be the same voltage and wattage as the one being replaced. This one is 120 volt, 1000 watt. Never exceed the water heater's nameplate rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include installation instructions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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