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On Mar 4, 9:04?am, "RBM" rbm2(remove wrote:
If he has a popping sound at the tank, the circuit breaker would be the
least likely problem

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On Mar 4, 8:00?am, "JohnA via HomeKB.com" u32227@uwe wrote:





The circuit stayed fine thru the night, I ran some hot water and
cautiously
opened the 2 panels on it to see if I could examine anything out of
place
and
(not knowing or touching anything) but it did make a pop/knock sound in
the
tank while looking at the tank.

I put the panels back and it brings a question to mind...
Why are there 2 thermostats on the tank?

Tank info: I do not see a year on it.
Raheem for manufactured homes, model 71-52d b,
wattage 240/208 upper and lower 4500/3380
50 gal and yes it has a double circuit switch.

John

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Call rheem for production date

Most likely you have a baD BREAKER THEY ARE DESIGNED TO GET MORE
SENSITIVE AS THEY AGE.

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pop[ping sound may be water boiling in tank, breaker is most
likely....

bad element would likely be trip often...

intermittent bad breaker


One thing says no to the bad breaker, lights dimming. That indicates a
wiring problem causing a heavy drain.