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Rheem SP10869PH Screw-In 240-Volt by 5500-Watt Element, Premium Resistored Stainless Steel

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  • For best results, use only Rheem replacement parts for repairing your Rheem Water Heater
  • Watt Density Classification: MWD, Input Voltage (V): 208, Input Voltage (V): 240, Wattage at 208V (W): 4130
  • Watt Density at 208V (W/sq. in.): 85, Wattage at 240V (W): 5500, Watt Density at 240V (W/sq. in. ): 113, Cold Resistance (ohms): 10.50
  • Element Diameter (in.): .316, Element Length - Flange to Tip (in.): 13.47, Mounting Type: Threaded, Actual Thread Size - Outside Diameter(in.): 1-9/32
  • Thread Type Series Designation: NPSM, Configuration: Fold back, Nominal Thread Size - (in.): 1, Threads per Inch: 11-1/2


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Rue Shamrock
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2025
Works on a 7yr old Kenmore 75-Gallon tank that requires 5500 watt elements. The foldback design is different from the OEM straight design but no issue with functionality. OEM insulation in place was a pain to work around with, in order to extract the old elements. Fair bit of time & work at cramped quarters in the basement. So fingers crossed for longevity of these heating elements.
Pedro Rivera
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
Everything fit perfectly, installed with ease.
Joshua J Cleary
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
Excellent product and saved money buy purchasing on Amazon rather then from a box store.
Aaron Christensen
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
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Brad Powell
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
Works great for my 2019 rheem proe50 series 50 gallon water heater
Dominique Bernard
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2022
I got this element for a chicken processing scalding pot, will boil 15 to 20 gallons of water in about 15 to 20 minutes plugged into the clothe dryer’s electrical outlet.
JF
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2020
Works finedo not forget to re-wire the water heater with 10 gauge between the thermostat and element.
Scorpion E
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
Had an emergency with our Rheem water heater we bought in 8/2019. The control panel relay got stuck and overheated the lower heating element. The heating element burnt at the base enough to cause steam to come out so I had to replace it ASAP. Problem was, no local stores had them in stock. Amazon to the rescue. Had it delivered overnight on Prime before this nasty Coronavirus hit us. Installation was straightforward. Just took some time to drain the tank and borrowing the right tool from friends to remove the element. My biggest gripe was that these water heaters are not as robust as the older ones back in the day. I love that the from panel has all the switches in it and Rheem just sent me the panel replacement quickly. But these panels are faulty from what’s I’ve read online. A lot of people are having similar problems with them. So it’s good to know this before buying a Rheem water heater. The element itself is fine. Had no problems with it now the installation.