I changed out both elements in my electrc water back in late August. Had to change the bottom one out again today.

    • atlas@sh.itjust.works
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      16 days ago

      Steel tanks, that’s why the sacrificial anode is there so the water eats it away instead of the tank.

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      17 days ago

      In NA, steel is standard. I’ve never seen a copper hotwater tank in Canada. I think that used to be somewhat common in Europe, but copper is freakin’ expensive now so that’s gone by the wayside, as well.