Camco 09951 Professional Element Socket

The socket metal was strong enough to break the frozen element without slipping or stripping either the socket or element. This is a decent tool for changing out home water heater elements saving $$$ by not having to call a plumber. Change your elements yearly and flush the tank and a hot water heater is all tuned up for another year.

So I have used the "other" type of water heater element removal tools. The "other" type being a 5" long tube shaped into a 1-1/2" socket at one end. I could not get my element loose with that device this time. For a handle you need to use a big screwdriver or some kind of rod. So the device here, a real 1-1/2" socket works better. I could use my socket wrench and slip my breaker bar over that. With a better gripping socket and better leverage, my element finally came loose.