Product Description
The Camco 08163 Upper Water Heater Thermostat is a replacement upper thermostat for compatible residential electric water heaters. It uses a Therm-O-Disc style design and includes a built-in high-limit safety control to help prevent overheating. Camco’s wiring guide identifies the 08163 as the upper thermostat used with standard double-element electric water heaters.
The thermostat is adjustable and designed to replace compatible OEM upper thermostats from several major water-heater manufacturers.
Key Features
- Brand: Camco
- Part Number: 08163
- Upper water heater thermostat
- Therm-O-Disc style
- Designed for double-element electric water heaters
- Built-in high-limit safety control
- Adjustable temperature setting
- Helps regulate upper heating-element operation
- Replacement for compatible OEM upper thermostats
- Camco lists compatibility with brands including Rheem, Ruud, Richmond, A.O. Smith, American, and GSW.
