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techntrek

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Topic: Hot water tank Question
Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 10:42pm

Doubtful you'll need to change the anode rod yet.

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Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:29pm

Thanks Outbound! this is a huge help! now all I have to do is to try and find the parts locally...

I have the manual out now looking for part numbers... :-)

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Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:22pm

The procedures are described in your water heater's manual.

But, briefly:

- DO NOT remove the styrofoam

- Both the anode and the electric element are accessed from the outside of your r-pod via the water heater's access panel

- Before you begin, make sure that you are not connected to share power and that your battery is disconnected.

- The anode is also the water heater drain nut - its a very large hex nut at the bottom of the water heater. Unscrew the nut; attached on the inside of the nut you'll see the anode rod.

- The electric element is also removed via a hex nut. Beside the drain nut, there's a small tin box on the water heater. Unscrew the lid of the box and inside you'll see the electrical connection. Disconnect the electrical and unscrew the element plug.

Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

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Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 7:47pm

Hi folks,

This past weekend I think the element in my hot water tank crapped out... I think it actually crapped out before the weekend.. basically, the water doesn't heat up on AC anymore, however it does on LP... so I was going to replace the element and while I'm at it, I was going to take a crack at the anode as well...

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about this? when I look the tank, it is covered in styrofoam... I'm about to pull out the manual for it to see if I can find any information on the location of the parts as well as the replacements... but so far, this forum has been far better than any manual written.. :-)

thanks...

GoofyNewfie.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: Hot water tank Question Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 10:42pm
	Doubtful you'll need to change the anode rod yet.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

GoofyNewfie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:29pm
	Thanks Outbound! this is a huge help! now all I have to do is to try and find the parts locally... I have the manual out now looking for part numbers... :-)
	2010 RP-172 Tow Vehicle - 2003 Rendezvous

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:22pm
	The procedures are described in your water heater's manual. But, briefly: - DO NOT remove the styrofoam - Both the anode and the electric element are accessed from the outside of your r-pod via the water heater's access panel - Before you begin, make sure that you are not connected to share power and that your battery is disconnected. - The anode is also the water heater drain nut - its a very large hex nut at the bottom of the water heater. Unscrew the nut; attached on the inside of the nut you'll see the anode rod. - The electric element is also removed via a hex nut. Beside the drain nut, there's a small tin box on the water heater. Unscrew the lid of the box and inside you'll see the electrical connection. Disconnect the electrical and unscrew the element plug.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

GoofyNewfie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 7:47pm
	Hi folks, This past weekend I think the element in my hot water tank crapped out... I think it actually crapped out before the weekend.. basically, the water doesn't heat up on AC anymore, however it does on LP... so I was going to replace the element and while I'm at it, I was going to take a crack at the anode as well... Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about this? when I look the tank, it is covered in styrofoam... I'm about to pull out the manual for it to see if I can find any information on the location of the parts as well as the replacements... but so far, this forum has been far better than any manual written.. :-) thanks... GoofyNewfie.
	2010 RP-172 Tow Vehicle - 2003 Rendezvous