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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Topic: Suburban DSI Electric or Non? Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:19pm |
Thanks, I love this forum!! Can always count on an answer to any question from reliable fellow campers.
Happy Camping, Viki
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Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 27 May 2015 at 10:06am |
You can leave the water in there all season, drain it in the fall when you winterize. The anode rod requires a large socket, I think it is 1 3/16", you should check it every 1-2 years at the beginning of the season. Make sure to fill the water heater back up before you turn it on - especially electric mode since it will burn out the element instantly.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 8:25pm |
Question, should the WH be drained after every camping trip? If not how long can the water stay in it?
Also how often do you change the Anode?
Thanks, Viki |
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Everything Happens 4 A Reason
Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 2:01pm |
As he picked up his hammer and saw.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Razorbacks
Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 1:52pm |
Thanks furpod, I now know the anode rod is to attract and remove damaging minerals from the water.
"I see, said the blind man ".
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Gary and Gwen
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 7:43am |
The anode is a sacrificial element to protect the tank, it's also the drain point when winterizing.. or draining for whatever reason. The electric heating element is a completely separate item. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:15pm |
A note on turning on the electric element - it is easier to leave the outside switch on and use the circuit breaker inside the pod to turn it on/off.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Razorbacks
Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:11pm |
This might be another dumb newbie question. I was under the impression that the anode rod was for electric hot water heating. So if Johnmaci had never heated water with electricity, why was he replacing the anode rod? I am so confused.
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Gary and Gwen
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johnmaci
Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202 |
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 8:30pm |
Thanks!
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 8:25pm |
Hi johnmaci,
Sounds like you got the "get 'em off the lot"walk through. Yes, the WH is dual propane and 120 vAC. On mine, there is a switch on the heater itself accessible from the outside as well as a WH breaker on the power panel. The only potential problem I am aware of is letting the tank run dry while on 120 v. This could (will) burn out the heater element. Be advised, it's hot! Hope that helps. fred
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