On second thought

[bobemm]

It looks like the control modules haven't changed much in the last 25 years! I guess that makes sense, they're pretty simple. And I'm not worried about anything being truly wrong with the rest of the water heater, it's basically all just metal and insulation. So I think I'm just gonna replace the thermostat. Am I crazy or dumb, or is it worth it to save the work, money, and waste?