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Topic ClosedHot water tank - Event Date: 31 May 2017
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    Posted: 31 May 2017 at 10:36pm
So...taking our Maiden Voyage in our R-177 this weekend and have been watching videos on setting up an Rpod.  I know how to fill the potable water tank now, but haven't seen anything on how to fill the 6 gal hot water tank.  Need some instruction....thanks.Big smile
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With the water tank at least mostly full, just turn on the pump and turn on the hot water at the sink.  Just open the valve a little bit because all that will come out for a while is air, and it can come out fairly violently.  Eventually, you'll start getting spurts of water and finally a solid stream of water.  Turn the water off at the sink and then turn it on in the shower until you get water there.  And you're done -- except you may want to top of the water tank.

Do you know how to set the hot water bypass valves?

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Thanks! Everytime I learn something new but yet Sooo simple! I never thought of adding the 6 gals back to the fresh water tank!!

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So tell me about the hot water bypass valve?  Purpose? Why bypass?
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Originally posted by WillyBob

So tell me about the hot water bypass valve?  Purpose? Why bypass?
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They are there so when winterizing, you don't need 6 gallons of anti freeze just to fill that part of the system. They allow you to isolate and drain the WH independently, so it only takes 3 quarts or so to winterize, instead of 7 gallons.
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Furpod is correct. But you might need 7 gal. if you forget to put the low point caps back on.... Don't ask how I know this....   :)
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Thanks guys.  Can't think about winterizing as yet since we haven't even seen summer here in Central OregonCryWill have plenty of questions when the time comes!!
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Just make sure the water heater is full prior to turning on the electric element or burn out will occur.  With gas, no big deal.
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So our pod is in the driveway. If not plugged into power, what heats the water?  If I plug into power is the water heater operating off of 110? And, when camping, is the heat source for the water propane then?  Sure feel like a pod dummie here!!Embarrassed
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Oh, and how do you know the hot tank is full? I turned the pump on and opened the hot faucet in the sink and in the shower and eventually the pump shut off.  Tank full then?
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