On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 14:39:43 GMT, frank1492
wrote:

My theory: A failed thermostat caused the water to get too hot
(elements on much of the time). Now one has failed. (This is a
very old heater- 20 yrs maybe?)
Am I probably correct? (I know. I'll know when I take it apart
but I always like to guess first)
Help appreciated!
Frank


Probably the low element is in a bed of calcium carbonate rocks
distilled out of your water and it shorted out the element.

20 years old. Don't fool with parts, replace the whole water heater.

Frank