picture of by pass valve?
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Topic: picture of by pass valve?
Posted By: bc matell
Subject: picture of by pass valve?
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 8:52pm
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OK I now know how to fill hot water heater! I need a picture of the by pass valve for the hot water heater!  I think it is under the bed on the pod 177. Onnce again thank you! ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 10:14pm
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dont have a picture.. but on a 177, they are under the bed, you can lift the mattress, then undo the screws that hold that first piece of ply down lift it up and you will see, on the back of the water heater, where the cold goes in and the hot comes out, and then on a line that runs between them, 3 valves. For summer, the two line valves are open, and the one on the bypass line is closed. for winterization, reverse. Edit to add.. if you are skinny, and have long arms, there is a panel you can remove inside the storage area, and reach them from there also.. but I am about 20 years past there.. ------------- |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 1:01am
 The valves are set for summer use. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 6:45am
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Edit to add.. if you are skinny, and have long arms, there is a panel you can remove inside the storage area, and reach them from there also.. but I am about 20 years past there..
+1 on that! I was wedged in so tight I thought I might not get out! I intend to cut an access hole in the plywood under the mattress and install a marine "inspection port". They are available in a number of sizes, and when closed are virtually flush with the surface of the plywood. (Certainly not objectionable under the mattress.) http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C6880%7C48504&id=49161 - http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C6880%7C48504&id=49161 ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: JENNIFER_SUSAN
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 5:01pm
This is the best answer. Thanks furpod:) |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 11:10pm
Thank you everyone for your help! We have the Pod ready to go this week end due to your help!!! ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |