my 30 gallon electric hot water heater wasnt making hot water so i went
downstairs to take a look and when i started to unscrew the acess panel
for the thermostat/heating element i got a slight shock. so i turned off
the breaker and took off the panel. the water heater if fairly new, less
than 5 yrs. old and the wiring to the thermostat looks good, tight
connects, and no corrosion/discoloration. the green groung wire is
corroded at the tank connection. could that be the source of the
problems..no hot water/getting shocked? i did not exaime the inside of
the power supply but i guess i should. would a bad heating element cause
a shock? also, are replacement elements expensive? the manufactures name
is State and the model name is select...model number is p63010m5972k
many thanks, cj