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CharlieM ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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Marwayne,
Since you're into such things you might be interested in my use of the water heater for freeze protection: http://livinlite-owners.com/thread/1477/fresh-water-anti-freezeup-system Different camper, but might give you some ideas. I also use it to save on FW and Gray water storage when dry camping. |
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Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
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I use a 12 volt inline hot water pump TE091.
The thermostat is a cheap Honeywell for a furnace. Dewinterizing: I just blow out the lines.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
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SWEET! There was a discussion on this a while ago and I forgot about it. I can't wait to hear the results of sea trials this winter.
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
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Well Doug, it isn't winter yet but it is getting pretty chilly, so it's time for a test for my new heater. The last 2 days day temps were 14 C - 57.2 F night temps were 7 C - 44.6 F. first night I set thermostat 22 C - 71.6 F it kept the temp with no problem, second night I turned off the inline pump and only ran the 2 fans. So the water was moving by convection, the heater held the temp to 16 C - 60.8 F. Nice temp for sleeping.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
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Sounds like your 2nd test is a nice option to keep the chill away on boondocking trips while conserving energy. How often did the WH fire up during the two tests?
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
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I don't know Doug, I had a thermostat in the pod that I can read in the house. I didn't stay in the pod but I checked a number of times, never heard the HWH.
I'm super happy with the results.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
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I think it is time to revisit this. How has it worked out so far in actual use?
What did you use for your heater core? I think it is time to consider building one of these. |
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
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+1
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voisj ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
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Marwayne,
love this idea! Nice work. I'm pulling together parts for the hot water heat exchanger, What size exchanger did you use? and any update on long term use and feasibility? Thanks, John
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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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