You can use that to put the new one in.
How to remove water heater from attic.
Use chain hoist chain fall with 3 8 auto grade bolts thru top third of rafter above attic access.
Removing a water heating element.
Posted on october 5 2012 by e r.
If you do not have the correct size socket you can remove the element by putting a cold chisel on one of the edges and striking with a hammer to spin out the element.
Also works better than the cheap water heater socket kits sold at the store.
Why you need to get your water heater out of your attic.
Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold.
So many homes in charlotte are built on slab which can make it more difficult to run plumbing lines through the first floor of your house.