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When I was cleaning the tank...

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Question
When I was cleaning the tank in the tub I got the under tank heater wet I dryed it off and it isnt wet or damp my question is is it still safe to use?

Answer
Depends on the design of the heater, but if it is the rubber pad type and UL approved, it should be perfectly safe.

If you want to try it out safely, find yourself one of those multi-outlet strips with a seperate on/off switch and a fuse or circuit breaker, turn it OFF, plug it in and plug in the pad, set it somewhere safe, and turn it ON.

If there is a short, it will pop the fuse or breaker in the strip.

If the pad is working, it will feel warm after a minute (you don't need to touch it to test it, just hold your hand over the unit)