R-pod Owners Forum : Hot water tank http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Hot water tank Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:35:33 +0000 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:27:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10078 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hot water tank : Originally posted by WillyBobAbout... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95393#95393 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10078
Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 11:27pm

Originally posted by WillyBob

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.

Edited to add: Pick a forum (there are many like Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks) and then:


]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:27:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95393#95393 Hot water tank : About this site...how does one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95392#95392 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 11:15pm

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.
]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:15:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95392#95392 Hot water tank : CB=circuit breaker http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95387#95387 Author: jato
Subject: 10078
Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 8:37pm

CB=circuit breaker]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:37:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95387#95387 Hot water tank : What do you mean by CBs? One in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95363#95363 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 9:55am

What do you mean by CBs?  One in the converter and one in the water heater?  Embarrassed]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:55:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95363#95363 Hot water tank : Originally posted by WillyBobOh,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95097#95097 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10078
Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 8:01pm

Originally posted by WillyBob

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?

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.
]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:01:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95097#95097 Hot water tank : Yes, as long as you have confirmed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95096#95096 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10078
Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:59pm

Yes, as long as you have confirmed the bypass valve doesn't bypass the water heater, make sense?]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:59:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95096#95096 Hot water tank : Hey WillyBob, If not on a 110... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95095#95095 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10078
Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:55pm

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.]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:55:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95095#95095 Hot water tank : Oh, and how do you know the hot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95094#95094 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:49pm

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?]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:49:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95094#95094 Hot water tank : So our pod is in the driveway.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95093#95093 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
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!!Embarrassed]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=95093#95093 Hot water tank : Just make sure the water heater... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94961#94961 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 10078
Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:18pm

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.]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:18:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94961#94961 Hot water tank : Thanks guys. Can't think... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94960#94960 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
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 OregonCryWill have plenty of questions when the time comes!!]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:59:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94960#94960 Hot water tank : Furpod is correct. But you might... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94884#94884 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 10078
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:18pm

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....   :)]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:18:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94884#94884 Hot water tank : Originally posted by WillyBobSo... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94883#94883 Author: furpod
Subject: 10078
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:02pm

Originally posted by WillyBob

So tell me about the hot water bypass valve?  Purpose? Why bypass?
Thanks

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.
]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:02:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94883#94883 Hot water tank : So tell me about the hot water... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94881#94881 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 12:57pm

So tell me about the hot water bypass valve?  Purpose? Why bypass?
Thanks
]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:57:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94881#94881 Hot water tank : Thanks! Everytime I learn something... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94274#94274 Author: Dave & Donna
Subject: 10078
Posted: 01 Jun 2017 at 6:00am

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. ]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2017 06:00:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94274#94274 Hot water tank : With the water tank at least... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94263#94263 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 10078
Posted: 31 May 2017 at 10:50pm

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
]]> Wed, 31 May 2017 22:50:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94263#94263 Hot water tank : So...taking our Maiden Voyage... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94261#94261 Author: WillyBob
Subject: 10078
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.Big smile]]> Wed, 31 May 2017 22:36:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10078&PID=94261#94261