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Rheem SP10871NL 277V 5000W Water Heater Element
Rheem SP10871NL 277V 5000W Water Heater Element
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Rheem/Protech SP10871NL is a genuine factory-authorized 277-volt, 5000-watt screw-in water-heater element with a resistored low-watt-density foldback design.
- Stainless steel (Incoloy) outer sheath
- 19.27-inch flange-to-tip length
- 1-inch nominal NPSM threaded mounting
- 70 W/sq. in. watt density at 277 V
- Gasket and instructions included
Specifications
15.40-ohm cold resistance, 1-1/2-inch hex, 0.316-inch element diameter.
Fitment: Match SP10871NL plus the water heater's 277 V/5000 W rating and available element clearance. Disconnect power and drain the tank before qualified installation.
Specifications
| Voltage | 277 V |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 5000 W |
| Configuration | Foldback, resistored, low watt density |
| Watt density | 70 W/sq. in. at 277 V |
| Outer sheath | Stainless steel (Incoloy) |
| Length | 19.27 in flange to tip |
| Element diameter | 0.316 in |
| Thread | 1 in nominal NPSM, 11.5 TPI; 1-9/32 in actual outside diameter |
| Hex size | 1-1/2 in across flats |
| Cold resistance | 15.40 ohms |
| Included | Element gasket and instructions |
| Listings | UL and CSA listed |
Frequently asked questions
What voltage and wattage is SP10871NL?
277 volts and 5000 watts.
What thread does it use?
A 1-inch nominal NPSM screw-in thread with 11.5 threads per inch.
How long is the element?
19.27 inches from flange to tip.
Is a gasket included?
Yes. Rheem's current product data states that a gasket and detailed instructions are included.
Can it replace any screw-in element?
No. Confirm the exact part number, voltage, wattage, thread and available tank clearance before installation.
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