Which heating element should I buy and does it make a difference?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4500-Watt-240-Volt-Lime-Life-LWD-Fold-Back-Element-15011/205680993
http://www.homedepot.com/p/4500-Watt-240-Volt-High-Watt-Density-Screw-In-Water-Heater-Element-15026/204834451
>>1236005
get the $18
the folded back one is easier on the heating element (approx half as much heat per unit area)
or if you know you're going to empty the thing in say a year or are moving out, get the $9 one
>>1236050
Thanks, thats what I figured