R-pod Owners Forum : Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:18:12 +0000 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:38:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11900 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : As it turns out I did use antifreeze... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=116041#116041 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 8:38pm

As it turns out I did use antifreeze in my winterization.   I also made a smaller access panel to make the pump and water heater much more accessible...]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:38:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=116041#116041 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Thanks again...the trap door... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112471#112471 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 2:52pm

Thanks again...the trap door sounds like a good idea...I’ll add It to my to do list...I’m sure antifreeze is a good idea...I always used antifreeze in my pop up winterization and it survived many Michigan winters...thanks for your valuable help...
Bud
]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 14:52:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112471#112471 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Originally posted by 3sunsetsZuBrew...thanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112462#112462 Author: ZuBrew
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 12:19pm

Originally posted by 3sunsets

ZuBrew...thanks so much...this is exactly my configuration...your pics are very helpful!!   Is the valve you show to the pump for antifreeze in the correct orientation for daily use?   I plan to blow my system out for winterization so I shouldn’t have to touch this...is that correct?   Thanks again for your time and help...regards, Bud

The valve shown by the pump for antifreeze is in the correct orientation for daily use.

Since you're planning to blow your system out for winterization you shouldn’t have to touch that.  But be sure you get all the water out of your system. I've read some stories from people that didn't do that very well and had issues with things freezing and breaking.  I'm planning to use antifreeze.  I'm also planning to make a trap door to access all of these components instead of having to remove the screws every time for the mattress support.
]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:19:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112462#112462 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : ZuBrew...thanks so much...this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112458#112458 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 11:00am

ZuBrew...thanks so much...this is exactly my configuration...your pics are very helpful!!   Is the valve you show to the pump for antifreeze in the correct orientation for daily use?   I plan to blow my system out for winterization so I shouldn’t have to touch this...is that correct?   Thanks again for your time and help...regards, Bud]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:00:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112458#112458 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Originally posted by ZuBrewWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112456#112456 Author: ZuBrew
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 10:05am

Originally posted by ZuBrew

We have a 189 and I took pictures of the water heater plumbing. I'll share those tomorrow because they're on my PC
Here are the photos of my RP189 water heater. I put them in PowerPoint so I could add annotations. Let me know if you have any other questions.

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:05:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112456#112456 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : GreetingsTrace the lines out.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112454#112454 Author: crankster78
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 9:45am

Greetings
Trace the lines out.  You should have a line from the pump,       This is the water in line.  the second line goes to the system piping.  Between them, you will have a short jumper line with a valve. the other 2 lines will have valves.  For normal use the valve handles on the in and the out will be parallel with the lines.  The short jumper line will have the handle at 90 degrees.  Hope this helps.  In the fall you will close the 2 valves and open the valve on the short jumper line. What I did with my 179 is cut the plywood under the bed at the edge of the compartment for the water heater, added a 1 by 2 to support it, which makes it much easier to get to the WH.

Crankster78
]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112454#112454 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Thanks mcarter.. yours is the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112437#112437 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 7:55am

Thanks mcarter..  yours is the configuration I’m familiar with but mine is totally different.  If I can figure out how to post a picture on here I will...]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:55:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112437#112437 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Thanks http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112435#112435 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 7:43am

Thanks]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:43:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112435#112435 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Here is pic of the set up like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112433#112433 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11900
Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 7:23am

Here is pic of the set up like mine, as Tars said newer Pods may be different. The valve you mention in line with water pump is the syphon line to add antifreeze when winterizing.

host pictures]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:23:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112433#112433 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : We have a 189 and I took pictures... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112428#112428 Author: ZuBrew
Subject: 11900
Posted: 14 Jul 2018 at 10:36pm

We have a 189 and I took pictures of the water heater plumbing. I'll share those tomorrow because they're on my PC]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:36:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112428#112428 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Thanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112427#112427 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 14 Jul 2018 at 10:04pm

Thanks...

]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:04:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112427#112427 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : Some newer Pods have a different... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112423#112423 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11900
Posted: 14 Jul 2018 at 9:21pm

Some newer Pods have a different valve configuration than they've had for years, so I won't try to help with that.  And I don't know about where the WH is in a 180 either, but can't you take out 4 little screws on the kick panel in front of the water heater instead of disassembling the bed?  I replaced my screws with velcro on the back of the panel, so there's noting to it to get to the water heater.  Of course it's normally something one needs to do only twice a year.

TT
]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:21:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112423#112423 Water heater bypass valve dilemma. r Pod 189 : I’m very familiar with normal... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11900&PID=112421#112421 Author: 3sunsets
Subject: 11900
Posted: 14 Jul 2018 at 9:13pm

I’m very familiar with normal configuration of water heater bypass valves but our new 189 has me frustrated.  First of all to get to the back of the unit I had to remove the mattress then the sheet of plywood covering the compartment. Among the many manuals I received with the pod was nothing for the water heater, and the online manual represents nothing I have in my 189.

There is a cold water input with a valve on it and the lever is pointing towards the water heater...  There is also a valve on the “out” hot pipe with the lever also pointing towards the water heater.  The only other valve I find is on the line to the pump...and that is inline with the line.....help please 😜. Thank you
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