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AO Smith
Electric Water Heater

Model # ECRT80 Official AO Smith water heater

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Element 042285-025
#6

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Element

Part #042285-025

Replaced by #100108290

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Owner's Manual 184639-000
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Owner's manual

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$9.99
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Insulation 181639-003
#18

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Insulation

Part #181639-003

Replaced by #9003971005

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Thermostat 182359-000
#16

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Thermostat

Part #182359-000

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Anode Rod 183523-033
#9

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Anode rod

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Relief Valve 043151-004
#10

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Relief valve

Part #043151-004

Replaced by #9001583015

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$29.95
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Terminal Cover 182360-000
#11

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Terminal cover

Part #182360-000

Replaced by #100109598

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Box Cover 184660-000
#20

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Box cover

Part #184660-000

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$17.99
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Terminal Cover 182117-001
#15

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Terminal cover

Part #182117-001

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$21.43
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Nipple 184715-001
#8

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Nipple

Part #184715-001

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