Leak at top or Rheem electric water heater.

[frankjc]

Hello. I am having trouble with my water heater that was installed in October. Shortly after it was installed, my main breaker tripped. An electric friend came checked everything out, said things looked fine. It tripped again today. The water heater breaker was hot, but did not trip. I poked around a little noticed water IN the junction box on top of the water heater. There was water IN the wire nuts. I looked over all my pipe connections and they seem fine. I did also notice moisture in the anode rod cover. It makes me wonder if the rod is leaking, or maybe the tank itself. Anyone seen this happen before.
This is scary. It's going to be shut off for now.

 

[Fitter30]

Call the installer back or file a warranty claim if you installed it

 

[Sponsor]

 

[frankjc]

I installed it. I suppose I can call the number on the side

 

[frankjc]

I called Rheem and they will exchange it for me.

 

[douglas phipps]

I have a three year old Rheem. I called a plumber to changed the anode, he lifted the plastic cap over the anode and said he felt moisture and didn't what to touch it. So I changed the anode myself. The old anode was still good, but I did notice that the threads at the top were bent in some places. Put a new anode in, and there was no leak. After two days, I put the plastic cap on top, now I see a small bubble of water under the plastic cap. My question is, is a small amount of water normal? Can this just be condensation from inside the tank or do I have bigger problems ahead?