Water Heater Element Testing

[leemen27]

How do I determine if a water heater element is working if it has been removed from the water heater?

[norty1]

If it is removed, it's not working.
No really, check it with a ohm meter. Should read about 10 ohms.

[RVhiker]

And in addition to what Norty1 correctly said, there should be no continuity between either electrical terminal and the case of the element.

[edatlanta]

If it was removed I wouldn't bother replacing it. I would just put in a new one while at home/home base vs out camping. The $$ isn't worth having to do it when it isn't planned.