remove the back wheel Schwinn Meridian

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

How do I remove the

How do I remove the back wheel to replace it due to its bent up;I removed to the outside nut and wheel wont come off ?

Thank you for an intelligent answer and my problem was solved. I didn't have to remove the axle but knowing one wheel was round and the other was half moon I was able to remove it without damage . Now I can order another wheel and be riding.

You will need to remove the two bolts and nuts/washers that hold the wheel axle in place. After that you can pull the wheel off the frame with a little force. See the image below where two bolts that hold axle on both side are.



The bolts are square near the end and will go into a square hole or cut out in the bike-frame  Putting these bolts on is a bit difficult at first, but once you have done it, its basically easy.

For the rear wheels, the right side axle is shaped like a "D" (not round) and will only take the corresponding wheel with the "D" axle area. The other rear wheel has only the special bearings for its axle and no "D" area.

assembe the Schwinn Meridian

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

We are trying to assemble the Schwinn Meridian

We are trying to assemble the Schwinn Meridian tricycle. the manual that came with the bike does not show how to assemble the rear of the bike. Can you help with a diagram?

This manual will help you

Http://www.schwinnbikes.com/media/uploads/blog/files/Schwinn-Meridian-Manual_Mar2011.pdf

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

Putting the chain on the rear axle of a Schwinn

Putting the chain on the rear axle of a Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-inch 3-wheel Bike




These manual has all the details

Http://www.schwinnbikes.com/media/uploads/blog/files/Schwinn-Meridian-Manual_Mar2011.pdf

How do i adjust the rear brakes on schwinn adult trike

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

How do i adjust the

How do i adjust the rear brakes on schwinn adult trike

These manual will help you

Http://www.schwinnbikes.com/media/uploads/blog/files/Schwinn-Meridian-Manual_Mar2011.pdf

manual for 26 Meridian Schwinn Tricycle

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

I need a manual for

I need a manual for 26 Meridian Schwinn Tricycle Model # S4002. I don't seem to be able to find a PDF downloadable file. Can you help me out? I just received same today. Manual in shipment was for bicycles only.

They sure don't make it easy to find.

http://www.schwinnbikes.com/media/uploads/blog/files/Schwinn-Meridian-Manual_Mar2011.pdf

Schwinn Meridian need a replacement wheel

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

I need a replacement wheel

I need a replacement wheel for a Schwinn meridian three wheeler. It is the back right. Where can you order or purchase replacement wheels. The local bike store told me he had no clue.

Its a regular 26 inch wheel. Just get a replacement, take the old one off and slide the new one on.

Schwinn Meridian 3 wheel adult trike from Walmart via fedex.

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

I just received a 3

I just received a 3 wheel adult trike from Walmart via FedEx I read thru the manual, but no where does it discuss the rear axle assembly and chain to the main frame. It only discuses standard bikes. Please email me the instructions to complete the assembly properly of your adult 3 wheel trike.

Http://www.schwinnbikes.com/gbr/support/owners-manuals This might help.

Mine came with a single page "Owner's Manual Addendum for the Schwinn Adult Tricycle" that explained those things not in the regular manual

Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike Small chain came off - after only 2 rides.

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike
Small chain came off - after only 2 rides. Too

Small chain came off - after only 2 rides. Too loose. I turned the bike over and read the instructions...can't seem to pull the back frame tighter to tighten the chain. (after loosening he bolts, of course) Is there anyway to remove a segment of the chain? Walmart put it together for me. 

There is the way to remove the link of chain, but for that you will need a special chain tool. You can buy it on ebay, or, go back to Walmart and ask for proper sizing.

Recheck every link on the chain, some manufactures have installed a clip on the side of one of the link which you can remove, this is so yo can take out any links you don't need , when you get your desired length you put the clip back on and make sure to snap it in place.

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

I need an owners manual

I need an owners manual for my Schwinn Meridian 26 in. Trycycle, Bike.

Go to the following website and download your FREE user manual for your Schwinn Meridian 26 in. Tricycle.
Please take time to rate me thumbs up

http://www.schwinnbikes.com/media/uploads/blog/files/Schwinn-Meridian-Manual_Mar2011.pdf

Www.schwinnbikes.com/support/owners-manuals, here ya go, this will solve it 

Problem with Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike

Iright wheel making rubbing crunching sound.

I weigh 220 lbs. When I shift my weigh to the left the noise quits.

Either bad bearings in the wheel or the bearings need to be re-greased  its an easy fix for a do-it yourself  or take it to your local bike shop , you can get the grease at any auto store(cheaper).

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

No response from amp

I have a sony XM 554ZR 600 watt amp and the power protect light goes from green to red almost immediately after I turn it on. Any idea whats wrong?

I have a sony XM 554ZR 600 watt amp and the power protect light goes
from green to red almost immediately after I turn it on. so what can i do now??


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They go into protect for several reasons. Unless you are a trained technician you should not try to repair it yourself. It may have a blown channel. Disconnect the speakers and try turning it on again. If it still goes into protect you have a serious problem. If it does not go into protect, you may just have a bad speaker, or have the impedance too low for that amp. The smartest thing to do would be to take it to a repair center and have them test it to find out if the problem is in the amp or in the wiring/speakers.


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I had a few sony amps, and they don't do well as far as i am concerned. I have experienced them doing the same thing for no apparent reason. One minute they are working fine and the next, they are done. What is happening is that the mosfets are burning out inside the amp which causes them to go into protect mode. Make sure you go by the specs on that specific amp. Usually most amps don't go under 2 ohms stereo and 4 ohms mono. A lot of people start to experiment and notice if they hook-up a certain way, they produce a lot more bass. Sometimes that few minutes of great bass burns out a mosfet or two which kills the amp.

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It sounds like you have a bad ground make sure its on the froame or body and make sure any rust or paint is sanded or scraped off

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Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Sony Xplod - cd reset

I recently had my car battery changed and the CD player hasn't worked since - the display says to reset and then turns the system off. I've tried hitting the reset button but nothing happens.


UNPLUG THE HEAD UNIT HARNESS FROM THE HEAD UNIT. WAIT 30 SECONDS RE-PLUG AND RESET.

UNPLUG THE HEAD UNIT HARNESS FROM THE HEAD UNIT. WAIT 30 SECONDS RE-PLUG AND RESET and hold the reset button down for 5 seconds

Sony Xplod Amplifier Wiring color code

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Wiring

Would like to know the wiring color code

need help my cdx-gt71w will not take a cd and will not flip down enough to put one in

Would like to know the wiring color code of what exactly?

Any update on your Sony CDX-GT71W wiring?

POWER ISSUUE :Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Quick question about the power

I have the 12volt live wire connected to the car battery, and a remote wire connected to the aux power supply..... The amp works and everything is fine. My question is, when the car is off, the power light (green) is still on. IS IT SUPPOSED TO BE???...the reason why I ask is because, me being a moron, spliced the live 12v wire from the battery to both terminals (REM & 12v), of course the amp worked fine, but overnight it completely drained the battery ( had to get a new battery), I don't want the same thing to happen again.


The remote turn on terminal on the amp needs to be connected to a switched power source. Typically, it's the remote turn-on/power antenna wire on the head unit. If your head unit doesn't have such a control wire, connect the remote turn-on terminal to a wire that's controlled by the ignition switch. 

It's VERY important to fuse all of the wires properly. If you're unsure of the proper fuse for a given wire size, read pages 14 and 16 of the Basic Car Audio Electronics site. 


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No you will need your separate remote wire connected to either the back on you deck or to a source that completely cuts off with the car. Your battery is always powered you amp needs a cut off source to tell it to turn off when the car is off.

SONY Amp wont kick on

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Amp wont kick on

I have the power to + and grounded, i don't have remote tho do i need that, and i only have one fuse on the actual amp there's 2 slots for fuses tho but my cousin said i only need on and that's the one on the side closet to power and ground.

You have to install the remote wire or it will not work. I'd put in the other fuse as well just in case you have the fuse in the wrong slot or it needs both fuses.

OR

The amp will not turn on until it receives 12v via the remote turn on. Also, if your amp has two fuse slots, I would make sure they were both filled with the appropriate fuses.

SONY Xplode 52WX4 CD player manual.

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

SONY Xplode 52WX4 CD player - no manual.

We can set the radio presets but can't figure out how to set the time - any ideas? Any place to download a manual?

Go to sony.com and go to support enter your model #.

set/adjust the clock for Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

How do i set/adjust the clock for my Sony Xplod car stereo?

100dB+
changer control CDX-GT31W
Drives - s

Http://audio.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/sony/cdxgt310_cdxgt31w_1.html
click on get manual......the clock set instructions are on page 5

Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier Sub-woofer not working

SUB WOOFER NOT WORKING LIKE ORIGINAL


Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

10 inch subs need help

I have 10 inch subs in my car i don't know why but they wont really hit like if you turn the amp all the way up and stuff it vibrates a little bit just not like real subs should like it dont bounce the part its supposed to what is the problem i know the amp is very strong but why would it not still make them bounce????


It sounds like the wiring either to the amp or to the subs is put together wrong. This can be because you have them setup in stereo but have the sub on bridge mode or vica versa. This can also be from how you ran the audio input wither from speakers or rca..either wired wrong or the switch for the two options is wrong. Also make sure your gain is turned up. Sound also depends on what kind of box it is in. It HAS to be in a box.

set FM channels on Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier
How to set FM channels in d system ,i hav a sony xplod cassette stereo...plzzz help

GO TO 

Http://www.xplodsony.com/support for info on all sony items

Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier Installation

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

How do i intall my amp?

I have a xplode 600w amp how do i install it to my speakers and cd player step by step

First you need to run a power cable for the battery to where ever you are going to place the amp DO NOT hook the cable to the battery until the very last just wire it to the amp for now.next you will want to ground your amp hook the ground wire to the amp and the other end to a solid piece of metal in the car this is very important if you don't get good metal on metal contact you'll blow a fuse. If you can hide it well strip back a bit of carpeting and use sand paper to remove all paint from the metal and drill a hole for a screw. once that is finished you will need to run a remote wire from the amp to the car stereo usually these are the blue wire on the harness in the dash. once that is hooked up run the rca cables (reds and whites) plug in to amp and then in to back of cd player. once this is all hooked up and fully secure hook the power cable to the battery make good contact and if everything is grounded right you should get the lights on in the amp. Next step hook up the speakers run speaker wire from the amp to your speakers make sure negative goes to negative and positive to positive .

Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier Wiring problem

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Wiring problem

The power wires details for  sony xplod head unit model is cdx-gt260

Power wires are as follows -

Red = Switched power (ACC)

Yellow = Constant power

Black = Ground

Sony Xplod-XM-554ZR Amplifier circuit board resistor

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Sony Xplod-XM-554ZR-- - - Resistor on circuit board HELP!!!

Well my brothers amp on his car just quit working. Me being an EE student i go ahead and open up to see whats inside. Unscrew everything and turn the board over to find a "open" surface mount resistor. I would like to find out what the value is for this "R466" (around in the middle of the board). This resistor burnt up, so basically it is unidentifiable. Possible values but not sure could be 2R1 which is 2.1 Ohms or, could be 221 which equals 220 Ohms. Can anyone please tell me the value or numbers on the top of this resistor, i would greatly appreaciate it. AGAIN the resistor is R466 around the middle of the board.

R466 is chip resistor 220 Ohms 1/8 watt connecting between Emitter pins of Q408 and Q409.

Its part number is ...

R466 "1-216-182-00" RES-CHIP 220 5% 1/8W

Available in Part Store.

Sony Xplod amp will not get off of power protection mode

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Xplod amp will not get off of power protection mode

Yesterday my Sony xplod 600w xm554ZR amplifiers power protection light had come on and it wont work now. I have checked all of the fuses and they are in mint condition, the amplifier was not even warm. I had disconnected all of my wiring and re connected it all, but none of this has seemed to work. Any ideas for a solution for this problem please let me know.

If the protect light stays on the amp is blown or has flawed components and is only repairable by expirenced sony tech

1000 watt sony XPLOD amp LED turns RED

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

I have 1000 watt sony XPLOD amp and i just

I have 1000 watt sony XPLOD amp and i just installed it today. with new monster cable&ground. the green light turns on& thumping goes for a little. i try to raise up just a little bit& after 2 thumps my amp light turns red.. whats happening??

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I think if I'm correct you are running to many speakers and have your ohm load to low for the amp causing it to go into protection. 1 single voice coil speaker equals 4 ohms for every speaker you have divide 4 ohms by number of speakers (ie. 2 single voice coil speakers equals 2 ohms or 1 dual voice coil speaker equals 2 ohms) this is for parallel wiring. For series wiring do the opposite if you have 2 speakers you are running an ohm load of 8 ohms the same for a dual voice coil ran in series. Series is positive on the amp to positive on hook up A negative of hook up A to positive of hook up B negative of hook up B to negative on the amp.

OR

It isn't getting enough power and its tripping the internal switch on the amp and putting it in safe mode. either your wire isn't a high enough gauge. you might need a capacitor or you need bigger wire.

Sony Car Audio Amplifier fuse blows

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

25 Amp fuses blow, after the unit got wet.

The unit is dry but a continuity check at the fuse socket shows a short circuit.

The problem is related to 

LOOSE GROUND or INSECURE GROUND..for the amp.

Put 2 subs on a Sony XM 554ZR bridged

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

How to put 2 subs on a Sony XM 554ZR

How to put 2 subs on a Sony XM 554ZR bridged

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Unless it is a 4 channel then you will have to run them in series. Keep in mind that you will only have mono sound.

sony xplod 500watt car amp Red light Reset Repair

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Free amp problems

I was given an sony xplod 500watt car amp but the red light is on for the out put. my question is is it worth it to repair it or just toss it.

As you are probably aware the red light would be the circuit protection.

If you are confident with electronics it could be worth repairing yourself as the component parts are reletively cheap but that depends on how you feel about fault finding and soldering or do you know someone who you could ask to take a look and possibly do the work for you.

It might be worth getting a quote before tossing it in the bin though.

Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier going in to power protect mode

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Wont stop going in to power protect mode

I have a sony XM554ZR amplifier installed in my car. I have checked and double checked the wiring but still it will only go in to power protect mode. Any advice / suggestions are welcome.

I have an amp installed but can not get it to come out of power protect mode. All wiring and fuses have been checked. I have disconnected all RCA and speaker wires and put a multimeter accross the ground / power (14.4 result) and accross the ground / rem (14.25 result) Does this mean that the amp is blown or is there any thing else that I should try?

does it still do it with speaker disconnected?

iuf not then speakers are issue.otherwise amplifier needs to be replaced.

Sony Xplod Car Audio Amplifier sound cuts off then power led blinks

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

My sounds cuts off and then my green power light

My sounds cuts off and then my green power light starts to blink

This sounds like you are having a problem with the ground wire. When the amp is not properly grounding the amp will loose power the light will flicker and your speakers will stop working. 

Make sure the ground wire for the amp (the black wire) is grounded correctly. The end of the wire or connector should be firmly grounded under a nut for example.

manual or any e-book for Sony Amplifier connection

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier


Hello everybody, i need a manual or any e-book that can help me to do a successful connection... 
Help!!!!!! Who can help me?? 



Look on Sony's website for a quick start or users guide.
Sony Documents

You will need your model number to find any information.
Good Luck!

Go to this web site www.retrevo.com for manual

sony xplode 100w amp bridged push a 1600w cab

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

Will a sony xplode 100w amp bridged push a 1600w cab? if not what is the best compatible cabinet wattage reccomedation?


100watt amp and 1600 watt cab?? Your amp will run it but a lot of the dynnamics of the speakers won't be there.

How do I hook up a sub woofer

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier


How do I hook up a sub woofer to my Sony 52wx4 radio. I dont have a wiring diagram?




You can hook it up a couple of ways.

Depending on how many subs you have and what ohms they are running at here is the chart you need. If your going to run one sub off it the last option is the way to go. Your going to need to find out the power of your subs or else the power could be off and you could blow the sub. If the rms power is higher than 130watts per coil you will be fine. If so there are four channels on the amp and two should show a line going to each other that says bridge. Hook up the positives and the negative of the subs as shown on the amp that will get your max power. If your sub is running at 4 ohm. Let me know, if not thats how you would do it.

Also for the power and remote wires. Hook up a power wire (16 gauge would be plenty fine) from the battery to the + terminal of the amp. Then take an equal or bigger sized wire from the - side of the amp and secure it to any medal part of the body of the car. If there is paint on it get if off. (not on the outside of your car or where any water would be.) Then run a remote wire from your stereo (most the times it is blue and white) to the remote terminal of the amp. This tell the amp when to turn on and off. Your amp will not turn on with out all of these wires. Good luck to you and let me know how it works out.

4 x 55W RMS @ 4Ohm

4 x 65W RMS @ 2Ohm

1 x 130W RMS @ 4Ohm - Bridge

Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier sound is very low

My car is a 92 ford falcon when u play bassie

My car is a 92 ford falcon when u play bassie music u can only just here it out side the car but when u pop the bot u can rarely here it what can i do to make it louder out side the car


Crack the windows and drop the sony system and get your self a nice mono block class d amp 1000 rms should be loud enough btw bild your stereo based on rms power not max power rms is the true power you got so like 2 500 watt rms 12s on a 1000 watt rms amp or just a 1000 watt woofer it will be jsut as loud as the 2 12s

92 ford falcon speaker sound is low

Problem with  Car Audio Amplifier

My car is a 92 ford falcon when u play Basie music u can only just here it out side the car but when u pop the bot u can rarely here it.What can i do to make it louder out side the car.



Its in the amp and sub itself, what kind are you running, facing the sub forward helps amplify the sound forward and vice verse  id seal the boot up with sound deadener or poly-fill  the less movement in the car the higher the chance the bass can travel, if its the thump you want make sure you have the lpf (low pass filter) switched on the amp, raise the gain and if you can do it on your amp bridge the wires, more info would be great on what your running. if you have the slat feature on head unit turn that up, bass frequency on head unit and amp should be between 55 to 80 up to 110 on both amp and sub.

sony Xplod 600w amp Power led is red

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier

My sony Xplod 600w amp just stopped working and the power light is red, How do I get it re set to green so the amp will work? I have no blown fuses on the amp or at the battery.

I had just had the same problem with my xplod554ZR, i have sofar found no solution and have even opened up the amplifier only to discover that it isnt like most amplifiers, it does not have internal fuses as well as external.

• Your ground needs to be tight under the bolt.
• Make sure that all of your wires are still hooked up tight and not loose.start there and see what happens.
• Also if the amp senses that the subwoofer isnt stong enough it will shut itself of and show a red light this happened to me earlier and it kept showing redlight until i changed the sub

1985 Honda civic radio speaker sound is low

Problem with Sony Xplod XM-554ZR Car Audio Amplifier


I have a 1985 Honda Civic which I installed a Sony CDX-GT260 Car Stereo 50Wx4. I hooked up 2 Kenwood speakers sitting in oval boxes on the parcel tray above back seat in addition to the 2 in front doors. Sound is OK but I wish it was a but "fuller" with a richer base. Someone said fit an amplifier under the seat. Will this help and / or other guidance please.




First of all please check if the speakers are connected in phase. That is if all the positive and negative terminals are connected OK. Simple way to check is to turn the fader control first to the rear and then while playing some music with heavy beat ( dance music ) turn the balance to one side. Listen and see if you are getting good bass. Then turn the balance and bring it to the middle ( 0 ), when you do that if the bass is becoming flat-- one of your back speakers are out of phase and canceling bass. If thery are in phase the bass should become full and rich. Do the same by turning the fader to the front and try swinging the balance. If all is Ok , yes you will need an Amplifier to satisfy you. Make sure you buy something that can match the power of the speakers you have installed in the car.

The out of phase syndrome is a very common problem.

Water heater not working

Rheem water heater not working



If you have an electric water heater and it is not making any hot water then you have a problem. The good news is that electric water heaters are not that hard to troubleshoot and there are not a lot of things that can go wrong with them. I will go over the things that can give trouble and how to fix them.

First off if you have some hot water but not as much as you did when it was new then you probably have a bad bottom element. Only the top element is working, so you are only getting about 1/3 of a tank of hot water, replace the bottom element and you will be good again.

If you are making steam, then you have a bad thermostat. While you are making the steam out the relief valve, check to see which element is working. The easiest way to do that is to see which element has 220v on the two screws on the element. That thermostat at that element is bad. Replace it and you will stop the sauna.

If you have no hot water then check the red reset button directly above the top thermostat. You may have to push very hard on it to get it to reset. If the reset is tripped then you have a bad thermostat. Finding out which one can be tricky and timing is important to catch the bad thermostat in the act.

No hot water can also be the result of the top heating element going bad. If the top element goes bad then the top thermostat will never get enough heat to trip on the bottom thermostat. Therefore you will get no hot water. Dual element hot water heaters for residential use, do not ever run both elements at the same time. Only the top OR the bottom will be energized at a time.

This all there is to checking an electric hot water heater. If you are having problems go through this list systematically and you will find your problem and be able to fix it.

Adjust temperature for water heater

Problem with Rheem 40 GAL ELEC TALL Water Heater 6YR SC 82VH402


I need to adjust water temperature, and don't have a manual. i have a 81v40d C model , 40 gal electric.


To help people understand how to adjust the temperature on their electric hot water heater.

Electric Hot Water Heater Temperature Adjustment

If your electric hot water heater is not getting your water hot enough or your water is too hot then you can make the adjustment easily yourself. There are a few things that you may need to know to do this. I will go over where the thermostat(s) are located and also how to make the changes.

The first thing to remember is to make sure that the power is turned off to the hot water heater before you attempt to open any of the covers and make any adjustments.

The next thing is to locate the covers which are over the thermostats and the elements. There are two on most hot water heaters, one for the top and one for the bottom. One or two screws hold these covers in place. They will look like this when you look at the front of the hot water heater.


When you have the cover removed you will see that the top thermostat, reset safety control and the element look like this.


The bottom thermostat and element look like this.



If you need to reset the hot water heater you push the red button on the top thermostat in hard till it clicks. To change the temperature setting on the thermostat you need to take a screw driver and turn the dial to the desired temperature either higher or lower as you prefer.

The elements can also be checked by using and ohm meter and checking for resistance across the two terminals of the element. If you get no resistance or a high resistance the element is no good. A normal reading with most meters will be somewhere in the 8-25 ohm range. This even gives a bit of buffer for different meters and the possibility of them being a bit out of calibration.

For most people a simple adjustment of the temperature settings will be sufficient to give you the results you want. Remember that you may need to adjust the thermostat for both elements to get the desired result. Also remember that you can get a longer time before you run out of hot water if the water is hotter and you mix more cold into it. The downside of that is the chances for scalding are greatly increased with hotter water. If you have small children or elderly adults, think carefully about what very hot water can do to them.

For higher efficiency you also want to keep the water temperatures as low as possible to reduce the residual heat loss of the stored hot water.