Hot water tank
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Topic: Hot water tank
Posted By: WillyBob
Subject: Hot water tank
Date 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.
------------- JivinWilly |
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 31 May 2017 at 10:50pm
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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? TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Dave & Donna
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2017 at 6:00am
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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!!
D. ------------- D&D plus Rusty 2017.5 R-pod 179 |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 12:57pm
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So tell me about the hot water bypass valve? Purpose? Why bypass? Thanks ------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:02pm
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. ------------- |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:18pm
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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.... :) ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 11:59am
Thanks guys. Can't think about winterizing as yet since we haven't even seen summer here in Central Oregon Will have plenty of questions when the time comes!!
------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:18pm
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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. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:48pm
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!!
------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:49pm
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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?
------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:55pm
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Hey WillyBob,
If not on a 110 power source the heater can be propane heated, that's the switch not in your converter. If on 110 the CBs you need are the one in the converter and the one inside the water heater compartment. Just make sure you have water in the heater. If the fresh water tank is full, use the water pump, otherwise put city water on. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:59pm
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Yes, as long as you have confirmed the bypass valve doesn't bypass the water heater, make sense? ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 8:01pm
That works. You can also open the cover outside and use the lever on the pressure relief valve to vent any air and make sure it is full. If you do this, it should be before you turn the heat source on so you don't scald yourself. We all were new at this once. You will learn as you go. The more you use things, the more comfortable you will be doing so. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 9:55am
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What do you mean by CBs? One in the converter and one in the water heater?
------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 8:37pm
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CB=circuit breaker
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: WillyBob
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 11:15pm
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About this site...how does one post a new question to the forum? I can't find anything like "post a topic" or "post a new?". I only see how to post a reply, so how to start another discussion. I have many questions about our rpod. ------------- JivinWilly |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 11:27pm
Edited to add: Pick a forum (there are many like Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks) and then:  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |