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Camco 4500W 240V Screw-in Foldback Water Heater Element | Low Watt Density (02583)

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  • LWD UNIVERSAL SCREW-IN WATER HEATER ELEMENT - This screw-in, low watt density-style heating element can be used in most replacement situations of the same wattage and voltage. It reduces lime deposit buildup when used in areas with hard water.
  • UNIT OF POWER - This Camco water heater element outputs 4500W of power from your 240V appliance.
  • CONSTRUCTION AND SIZE - The element features a standard 1-inch NPSM threaded carbon steel bushing, a durable rubber gasket (# 06822), and a fold back-style plated copper tubing. The water heater element fits a minimum tank diameter of 13-inches.
  • COMPATIBILITY - Element fits most models of American, AO Smith, Bradford White, Craftmaster (prior to 1991), GE, GS Wood (certain models), Kenmore, Lochinvar, Maytag, Mor-Flo, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Rudd, Sears, State, Whirlpool, and hot water heaters manufactured after 1994.
  • CERTIFIED WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PART WITH A WARRANTY - Hot water heater element is UL listed for US and Canada. This WH element includes a limited 1-year warranty.

Description

Camco’s Screw-In Foldback, LWD 4500-Watt/240-Volt Water Heater Element can be used in most replacement situations of the same wattage and voltage. This fold back-style low watt density element reduces lime deposit buildup when used in areas with hard water. It features a standard 1-inch NPSM threaded carbon steel bushing, a durable rubber gasket ( 06822), and a fold back-style plated copper tubing. The element fits water heaters with a minimum tank diameter of 13-inches. It is compatible with most models of American, AO Smith, Bradford White, Craftmaster (prior to 1991), GE, GS Wood (certain models), Kenmore, Lochinvar, Maytag, Mor-Flo, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Sears, State, Whirlpool, and all water heaters manufactured after 1994. You should never exceed the nameplate rating on the water heater. This product is UL listed for US and Canada and includes a 1-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer Camco's 4500W 240V screw-in type low watt density water heater elements are better suited for areas with problem water (hard water, lime, etc.) Most LWD elements are a fold-back style and provide no loss of efficiency yet reduce lime deposit buildup. Screw-in type elements fit most models of American, AO Smith, Bradford White, Craftmaster (prior to 1991), GE, GS Wood (certain models), Kenmore, Lochinvar, Maytag, Mor-Flo, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Rudd, Sears, State, Whirlpool and all water heaters manufactured after 1994. The replacement element must be the same voltage and wattage as the element being replaced. Never exceed the nameplate rating on the water heater.

Material: Plastic


Voltage: 240 Volts


Item Length: 11.69 Inches


Brand: Camco


Color: Silver


Brand Name: Camco


UPC: 014717025836


Warranty Description: Limited 1 year


Manufacturer: Camco


Part Number: 02583


Model Number: 02583


Item Type Name: Camco 4500W 240V Screw-in Foldback Water Heater Element | Low Watt Density (02583)


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Material Type: Plastic


Color: Silver


Voltage: 240 Volts


Wattage: 4500 watts


Item Length: 11.69 Inches


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    • Work great
Size: One Size
Easy to install and work perfectly
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2025 by Wade Dukes
    • Great replacement part! Reasonably Priced!
Size: One Size
It did the job! I had a crooked repair guy in Plano, TX (At-Ease Plumbing, stay away from them) tell me he couldn't quote a price on the phone then when he arrived the next day, he didn't open the water heater or even bring in a meter or a tool and was telling me it would cost $575 to rebuild my 9 year old water heater or $1400 to replace, or else pay him $69 for the 2 minutes he was there? I threw him out, called another plumber, explained that I was disabled and just needed to get another year out of this. He directed me to buy this part and the tool, and the Camco tool (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IX896/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_6) and it was under $15! I changed it myself in 30 minutes, taking my time and without draining the tank! There's a video on Youtube how to change the heating element with a full tank. I suggest you watch it and others to get familiar with this fairly simple process. Basically, you stuff a towel under the hole where the element will come out so when you pull the unit out, it catches any water. The tank will "glug" so water does not come pouring out, but in bursts as it glug, glug glugs... not very fast. Probably less than a cup of water is lost when you pull the old one out and put the new one in quickly. The old one will have sediment build up so just pull it out, wiggle, whatever to get it out fast as you can without panicking. Then, the other in and start screwing it back in place. I could do it again in less than 5 minutes, start to finish, and lose less water! Great product! Also, if your water heater is getting power but you have a cold tank, it's usually this element, which fits the top heating element of most water heaters. I hear that AO Smith can be different. Good luck!. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018 by Pauli
    • Good as original
Size: One Size
Excellent replacement heating element
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026 by JS
    • Fixed the hot water heater, asap!
Size: One Size
To think we almost bought a whole new hot water heater!! All it took was this cheap little part and hot water heater is working like a charm, again!! Well worth the money!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023 by Amanda Vega
    • Good replacement
Size: One Size
Good fit on my State 50gal water heater. No leaks. Excellent heating.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026 by Leonardo17
    • Saves money
Size: One Size
This saved me from replacing my entire water heater. Mine has 2 elements, turns out the bottom one was bad, replaced it with this and it's still running strong.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025 by Justin
    • Fit perfectly, works perfectly.
Size: One Size
It fit perfectly, and it works perfectly. Will it rust out next month? Who knows? For now it earns an easy five stars.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024 by Zootal
    • Good product.
Size: One Size
Great product and price. Fit well and good hot water now.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025 by OldMetalPhart

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