Bradford White – 265-51046-00 – Upper & Lower Water Heater Thermostat Kit 415-51046-00

Product Overview

The Bradford White 415-51046-00 service pack provides replacement upper and lower thermostats for selected residential electric water heaters. The upper thermostat manages the initial heating sequence and transfers power to the lower element as the upper portion of the tank reaches temperature, while the lower thermostat controls the lower heating element. Replacing the matched controls can restore proper staged heating when diagnosis confirms a thermostat fault.

The service pack supersedes several discontinued part numbers, including 265-48641-00, 265-51046-00, and 2654-8641-00. Compatibility depends on the complete heater model and serial number, electrical rating, wiring arrangement, and thermostat mounting. The stored specifications identify 240V electric service and an upper-thermostat product type, but the package is described as an upper-and-lower kit. Confirm the current Bradford White parts list before ordering.

Key Features:

• Upper and lower electric water-heater thermostats
• Bradford White service pack
• Replaces multiple discontinued part numbers
• For selected 240V residential electric models

Compatible Model Families:

M230R, M240S, M240T, M250S, M250T, M265R, M280R, M180R, M2120R, M120L, M130L, M230L, M140L, M240L, M150L, M250L, M2HE40S, M2HE65R, M2HE80R, and DB80R. Confirm the full model and serial number.

Installation and Safety Notes:

Disconnect and verify electrical power is off, drain or access the heater as required, and follow Bradford White service procedures. Qualified electrical service is recommended.

FAQ:

What older numbers does the kit replace?
265-48641-00, 265-51046-00, and 2654-8641-00 are listed.

Is a gasket included?
No gasket is listed.

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