{"product_id":"camco-02143-screw-in-water-heater-element-1500w","title":"Camco 02143 Screw-In Water Heater Element 1500W","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 02143 is a screw-in replacement heating element for electric water heaters, rated at 1500 watts on 120 volts. Copper tubing with a magnesium oxide core and nickel plating stands up to scale and corrosion, and a gasket comes in the box. Built for tanks with a 9-inch minimum diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 02143 is a screw-in replacement heating element for electric water heaters, rated at 1500 watts on 120 volts. If the hot water in your rig or your boat's cabin has gone lukewarm or quit on you entirely, a burned-out element is the usual suspect, and this is the part that gets it back. It's a straightforward, honestly built replacement element made to standard dimensions, so it drops into a lot of the tanks you'll find on RVs, campers, and shoreside setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you're getting. The element itself is copper tubing, which holds up well against the constant wet and dry cycling inside a tank. Inside that tubing sits a magnesium oxide core that insulates the resistance wire and carries heat evenly out to the water instead of letting it pool at hot spots. On top of that, the element wears a nickel plating that adds a layer of corrosion and scale resistance. That matters most if you're running hard water or you leave the tank sitting between trips, because scale buildup is what cooks an element early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1500-watt, 120-volt rating is the common household-current spec, so this element is meant for tanks wired to a standard 120-volt circuit. Before you order, it's worth pulling your old element and reading the stamp on it. Match the wattage and the voltage to what you take out. Drop in a mismatched element and it either heats too slowly or trips your breaker, and neither one is what you want on a Friday night at the ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the screw-in style, not the bolt-in flange type. It threads straight into the tank opening, and it's sized for tanks with a 9-inch minimum diameter. If your tank is smaller than that, this isn't the element for it, so measure before you buy. A gasket comes in the box, so you've got what you need to seal the new element against the tank as you thread it home. Always set the fresh gasket. Reusing an old, compressed one is how you end up chasing a slow weep a week after you thought the job was done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwapping an element isn't a bad afternoon job if you're reasonably handy. Kill the power at the breaker first, every single time, and confirm it's dead before you touch a wire. Then shut the cold-water supply, open a hot tap to break the vacuum, and drain the tank down below the element you're pulling. Back the old one out, clean up the threads and the sealing surface, set the new gasket, and thread this element in snug. Refill the tank all the way and let it purge air from a hot tap before you ever switch the power back on. Running an element dry, even for a few seconds, will kill it on the spot, so don't rush that last step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? RV owners de-winterizing in spring who want a spare on the shelf, boaters running a cabin water heater on 120-volt shore power, and anyone keeping an older tank alive instead of replacing the whole unit. At this price, plenty of folks buy two, one to install now and one for the parts bin, because an element always seems to quit at the worst possible time. The packaging is labeled in both English and French, which is handy if you're crossing into Canada or reselling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a simple part, and that's the whole point. Nothing fancy, just a correctly built, correctly rated screw-in element with the gasket you need to put it in. Get the wattage and voltage matched to your tank, confirm the 9-inch minimum diameter, and you're back in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1500 watts at 120 volts, the standard household-current rating for electric water heater tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScrew-in element style that threads straight into the tank opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for tanks with a 9-inch minimum diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCopper tubing sheath stands up to the wet and dry cycling inside a tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnesium oxide core insulates the resistance wire and spreads heat evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNickel plating adds corrosion and scale resistance for longer element life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGasket included so you can seal the new element on install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBilingual English and French packaging\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 are the wattage and voltage of the Camco 02143 element?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 1500 watts on 120 volts, the common household-current spec for electric water heater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a screw-in or bolt-in element?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eScrew-in. It threads into the tank opening rather than bolting to a flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size tank does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for tanks with a 9-inch minimum diameter. If your tank is smaller than that, this element won't fit, so measure before you buy.\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 gasket is included so you can seal the element on install. Always use the fresh gasket rather than reusing the old one.\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 core and a nickel plating for corrosion and scale resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if my old element matches this one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePull your old element and read the stamped wattage and voltage. Match 1500 watts and 120 volts to what you take out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to drain the tank to replace it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Kill the breaker, shut the cold supply, open a hot tap to break the vacuum, and drain the tank below the element before backing it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I switch the power on before the tank is full?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Refill the tank completely and purge air from a hot tap first. 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