Water heater HELP!!!
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Topic: Water heater HELP!!!
Posted By: Jamie&Nicole
Subject: Water heater HELP!!!
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 12:03am
3rd time out in our new pod! No issues the 1st two times but this time we notice the water heater pilot light keeps going off. The DSL fault light comes on and the pilot tries to light itself numerous times but is not usually successful when we switch off and on the water heater it will usually relight after a couple tries. Just wondering if any may know what is going on or had similar issue? Thanks for all your help in advance! 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 12:33am
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Probably just air in the lines. Make sure the valve on the propane tank is all the way open and purge the air in the lines by lighting each burner for 15 seconds. Then try it again.
Edit: There is also two reset buttons on the outside, you can try those if this doesn't work.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 9:29am
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There is no pilot light. DSI stands for Direct Spark Ignition. It lights when it needs to light, shuts off when done. If it tries 3 times, and doesn't light, it "faults" and you get the light on on the panel. Shut off and let it try again. It may take several tries for the gas to get back there. Lighting a burner for a few seconds will purge the line, and you won't have to go through this.
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Posted By: Jamie&Nicole
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 10:30am
| Thanks Guys! We did light bunner intaily when setting up camp and turning in the propane, we we not aware that we would need to do so again even after the intail time when turning on propane. Easy fix tho!!! Thank you all hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 11:29pm
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If you purged the lines when you turned on the propane you shouldn't have to do it again during the same trip. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Jamie&Nicole
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 11:39pm
| Yes we purged the lines when initially setting up. However it ha worked to re-purge them, any ideas? Maybe just have dealer look? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:08pm
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No idea on why a re-purge would be necessary. I'd see how it goes for a while before getting a dealer involved. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 3:10pm
| When running the water on electricity is the water heater switch light supposed to come on? When I turn on the water heater switch on the panel while I have the electrical heat switched on outside, the water heater switch does not light up. |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 3:36pm
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cody: you talking about the red light on the inside panel when only using the outside electrical switch? mine does not lite up when using electric. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 3:40pm
Yes. I'm talking about the inside panel and the red water heater switch. I was wondering if the red switch lights up when switched on. Thanks. |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 3:51pm
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The red light is ONLY associated with the LP mode. It lights when the switch is on, the thermostat is calling for heat, and the burner is not lit. The light will go out when the burner ignites. The 120V system is completely independent and has NO visual indicator.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 27 May 2015 at 3:44pm
Thanks Charlie that makes sense. So there is no reason to have both the electrical and the LP on at the same time. It's one or the other. |
Posted By: sdc143
Date Posted: 27 May 2015 at 4:05pm
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I disagree. We use both electric and LP almost always while in camp. The water heats up so quickly and stays plentiful. We only turn the LP off at the switch at night because it fires under our heads and the noise bothers me - otherwise it would always be on while in camp. ------------- R-Podimus Adventures Abound! '14 182G HRE '14 Toyota Sequoia 2 little boys and 2 yr old mutt |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 May 2015 at 7:24pm
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 27 May 2015 at 7:32pm
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I had a much faster recovery time when I was 25. Wish I had that back. Oh well, cheers! fred ------------- 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! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 May 2015 at 10:02pm
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Boom. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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