{"product_id":"hot-water-element-bolt-on-copper-sickle-2400w-240v","title":"Hot Water Element Sickle Bolt on Copper 2400W\/240V Includes Gasket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e2400 W \/ 240 V copper sickle element\u003c\/strong\u003e for bolt-on hot water tanks, supplied with its gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSickle elements are curved back on themselves, so they fit the same heated length into a shallower cylinder than a straight element needs. If your old element is curved, this is the shape to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2400 W is the most common rating in Australian domestic tanks and is the usual like-for-like replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating: 2400 W at 240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElement material: copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: sickle (curved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: bolt-on, to a flanged element plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGasket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCopper or Incoloy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standard choice and suits most mains water across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncoloy 800\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nickel-chromium alloy that stands up far better to hard, bore or aggressive water. If elements in your area fail early from scaling or corrosion, spend the extra on Incoloy — we stock the same wattages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways fit a new gasket. Re-using the old one is the most common cause of a leak after an element change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the flange face back to bare metal and clear any calcification before bolting up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not over-tighten — pull the bolts up evenly in a cross pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the flange plate itself is pitted, replace it. We stock flange and seal kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt-on elements are common across Rheem, Vulcan, Aquamax, Dux, Rinnai, Solahart and Apricus tanks, but the flange pattern and element length vary. Measure your existing element and check the bolt pattern before ordering, or send us a photo of the old element and the tank data plate and we will confirm it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item must be installed by a licensed tradesperson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solar Hot Water Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43193811796119,"sku":"SHWP5013","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/5017\/8711\/files\/3665S_8ff7eb74-4862-4680-8278-14576a40a28b.gif?v=1689828140","url":"https:\/\/solarhotwaterparts.com.au\/products\/hot-water-element-bolt-on-copper-sickle-2400w-240v","provider":"Solar Hot Water Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}