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lostagain
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Topic: Water Heater Posted: 30 Apr 2021 at 5:52am |
You can also use the breaker that controls the water heater heating element as a switch. Both it and the switch on the water heater behind the hidden behind it's gasworks work but are very inconvenient. Now we are seeing an additional switch on the control panel which is much easier to find and use and is illuminated so that it is clear that it is turned on.
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Fred & Maria Kearney
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Colt
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Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 9:05pm |
Yes, I did. It does have an electric element, but the switch is hidden behind something and I had to get on my knees and look up to see it.
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John
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Posted: 28 Apr 2021 at 9:20am |
Did you also find the switch to put the WH on electric? As far as I know, not a single RPod has been built without a 2-way WH. And I know things... LOL
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Posted: 15 Mar 2020 at 8:26am |
Glad you found it, and thanks for the update. It's very helpful when people report back that the problem is solved, and what fixed it.
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Colt
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Posted: 10 Mar 2020 at 4:16pm |
Found and fixed! mjlrpod called it. The middle bypass valve was open so as soon as the pressure equalized in the tubes, the slug of warm water went lukewarm and a shower was rough. Thanks!!!!
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Posted: 10 Mar 2020 at 3:57pm |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
Originally posted by mdballou
Also, I made the mistake and did not have the camper level for the gas to heat the water. Need to be real close to level. |
I knew that the refrigerator is sensitive to level (or lack thereof), but I did not know the water heater was. |
I don't see why the water heater would be sensitive to level, unless it was so far off that the burner couldn't ignite or function properly. That would require very significant angle. Level considerations don't show up as an issue in the water heat troubleshooting guide.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 10 Mar 2020 at 3:13pm |
Originally posted by mdballou
Also, I made the mistake and did not have the camper level for the gas to heat the water. Need to be real close to level. |
I knew that the refrigerator is sensitive to level (or lack thereof), but I did not know the water heater was.
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mdballou
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Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 4:24pm |
Also, I made the mistake and did not have the camper level for the gas to heat the water. Need to be real close to level.
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lostagain
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Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 4:05pm |
Look at your valve handles. They indicate the flow direction. You want them positioned so that they send the water to and out of your water heater.
If you have an OEM water heater, it normally comes with an electric heat element. You probably already know this, but just in case: Look below/behind the gas valve for a flat toggle switch and just to it's right for a rubber roundish cover that sticks out about 5/8th", if those are there, you probably have an electric heating element. You can also check your AC circuit breakers for a breaker for the water heater. And, if you look at the water heater, if it has an electric heat element, you'll see an AC romex wire going to it. If it doesn't get hot with the breaker and toggle switch in the on position, the element may be burned up, which can happen really fast if there's no water in the tank. On the other hand, you may have an after market water heater with gas only and the electric lines abandoned.
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Colt
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Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 3:55pm |
I am connected to both 120V and city water. No, I am not sure of my valve alignment. It is back in the positions they were in before I winterized it, I think. I have no diagrams to use to confirm. My heater has no electric heating element.
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John
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