Water heater element

[Chris045]

I was replacing my bottom electric water heater element ..while draining it I thought it was done so I went to replace the element ..when I open it I was wrong still water so I quickly switch elements..but water got down below the element into the heater ..

My question is will it hurt to go head and cut power back on or do I need to allow time to dry to avoid a fire or worse

 

[Plumber69]

Ive changed them on the fly with the tank full before, as long as the thermostat and connections are dry

 

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[Chris045]

Ive changed them on the fly with the tank full before, as long as the thermostat and connections are dry

Thank you very much for replying ..cause it had me beyond worried