Oneness 369 water heater element hex socket with anode rod hex socket wrench removal tool tube spanner 1 1 16 x 1 1 2 x 6 length.
Water heater heating element socket size.
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Drive x 1 1 2 in.
It is heavy duty and works with a standard 1 2 in.
Made to fit the most common size of electric water heater element the 6 point opening snugly fits the hex end of the element so you can apply maximum torque without slipping.
If you look on page 8 of the water heater troubleshooting guide in the tools tab you can see them side by side.
Socket size for removing heating element originally posted by johndar the anode is 1 1 16 the element is 1 1 2.
Oneness 369 water heater element hex socket with anode rod hex socket wrench removal tool tube spanner 1 1 16 x 1 1 2 x 6 length.