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Boss
Water Heater

Model # 5-40-20RT8-2 Official Boss electric water heater

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Thermostat 9000510
#7

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Thermostat

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
#4

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Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

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Anode Rod 9000705
#2

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Anode rod

Part #9000705

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Access Bolt 9000928
#20

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Access bolt

Part #9000928

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Access Cover 9001764
#19

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Access cover

Part #9001764

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Access 9000927
#21

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Access

Part #9000927

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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015) 9000309
#12

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Water heater thermostat bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)

Part #9000309

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Anode Rod 9001828
#15

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Anode rod

Part #9001828

Replaced by #100109594

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Drip Pan 9000741
#23

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Drip pan

Part #9000741

Replaced by #9002846

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Drain Pan 9000743
#23B

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Drain pan

Part #9000743

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