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Water heater, outside grill temp

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Topic: Water heater, outside grill temp

Posted By: FamilyGuy
Subject: Water heater, outside grill temp
Date 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.

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Posted By: furpod
Date 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..

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