Water heater, outside grill temp

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   Hello,
Pulling a 2015 182g.  How hot should I expect the outside grill/vent of the water heater to get during operation?  My wife received a bad burn when she inadvertently and briefly touched the grill vent.  I understand that its burning propane to heat the water so some heat should be expected.  Just wondering if the high temperature is normal or if I should have the unit serviced.  The vent is low enough for a kiddo to slap a hand on so it isn't the safest situation.

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FamilyGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: Water heater, outside grill temp Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 9:12am
	Hello, Pulling a 2015 182g. How hot should I expect the outside grill/vent of the water heater to get during operation? My wife received a bad burn when she inadvertently and briefly touched the grill vent. I understand that its burning propane to heat the water so some heat should be expected. Just wondering if the high temperature is normal or if I should have the unit serviced. The vent is low enough for a kiddo to slap a hand on so it isn't the safest situation.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 9:31am
	They get hot... you are heating 6 gallons water to 140F in 20 minutes or so.. So it gets a heck of a lot hotter than that.. If it's an issue, I would put one of the bug guards on it, to provide extra standoff..