Dgl for Model Number MDB8750A General question. Are basic heater elements chemically coated (oxide, anodization, power coat, etc) to provide electrical isolation? I have a spot on the heater that is bare metal (rest looks like black oxide) and wonder if these have internal coils and therefore not electrically conductive. For example, if the heater were to be totally immersed in water and the heater was on, would a person who touches the water get zapped? I'm fairly certain that the outer metal is isolated but just started wondering and am certain you know the answer.
Answer Hello, The material that the heating element is manufactured from is not coated and if it contacts ground, you will see that the material is extremely conductive. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, June 9, 2012