R-pod Owners Forum : 196 water heater bypass http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 196 water heater bypass Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:13:36 +0000 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:35:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14417 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 196 water heater bypass : You may be able to move things... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140350#140350 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 11:35am

You may be able to move things around to get a better view. However, once you know where the valves are and the proper position it is pretty easy to change their position even in a tight space. I put a small knob and velcro on the panel so it would be easier to remove and replace in the future. Plan to do the same or use magnets for the water pump access panels as well.
]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:35:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140350#140350 196 water heater bypass : Thanks Pod People for the heads... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140349#140349 Author: tewjax
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 10:38am

Thanks Pod People for the heads up but like Ricktoon says the antifreeze take up is at the water pump, not the water heater. Ricktoon, it looks like the 90ยบ elbow on the back of the vac is elbowed up instead of to the side so when the 2" flex pipe is attached it blocks the view and creates the cluttered look!]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:38:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140349#140349 196 water heater bypass : On my 196 the antifreeze takeup... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140348#140348 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 9:49am

On my 196 the antifreeze takeup line is attached to the pump and is behind a panel in the front slide-side compartment. An area also good to check when de-winterizing. A valve there can be turned to put in antifreeze but turn it back to draw water from the fresh water tank. ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:49:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140348#140348 196 water heater bypass : That 18" hose MAY be the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140345#140345 Author: Pod People
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 8:08am

That 18" hose MAY be the antifreeze take up line.  check carefully
Vann
]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:08:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140345#140345 196 water heater bypass : I found my tag upon looking again... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140344#140344 Author: tewjax
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 7:31am

I found my tag upon looking again so thanks to all. My access panel is about 5"x8" and opens to a cluttered compartment blocked by the vac and 2" vac flex hose. Also, water heater hose lengths appear excessive. You know, 18" where 10" would be adequate. I think a larger access panel and some cleaning up may be in order!]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:31:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140344#140344 196 water heater bypass : My 195 also has a tag on it showing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140343#140343 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14417
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 7:04am

My 195 also has a tag on it showing the valve directions for bypassing. I think only some come like that as your only the second person I know that has it. Ergo: let no 2 pods be built the same lives on. 

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:04:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140343#140343 196 water heater bypass : BTW. The photo is turned 180 degrees... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140328#140328 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14417
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 10:16am

BTW. The photo is turned 180 degrees because the tag was attached upside down. ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:16:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140328#140328 196 water heater bypass : Yes we have the vacuum. Sits below... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140327#140327 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14417
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 10:15am

Yes we have the vacuum. Sits below the compartment with water heater. A bright light helps to look sound inside. I put Velcro and handle on compartment door to improve access. ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:15:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140327#140327 196 water heater bypass : Thanks for the photo and comments.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140323#140323 Author: tewjax
Subject: 14417
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 9:50am

Thanks for the photo and comments. Your compartment is certainly less cluttered than mine. Maybe I can clean it up. Do you have a vac set-up?]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:50:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140323#140323 196 water heater bypass : Our 196 has two valves under the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140315#140315 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14417
Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 11:38pm


Our 196 has two valves under the fridge. One is for the cold water and another for the hot. It has a tag showing what needs to be done.Both poiting in toward water heater for normal usage.
]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:38:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140315#140315 196 water heater bypass : Some of the newer systems only... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140311#140311 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14417
Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 9:04pm

Some of the newer systems only use one valve. If you only see one, then that is what you have. If you switch it and start to add water, you should be able to hear water going into the water heater tank. You can check by opening the pressure relief valve on the outside. Your dealer should have showed this to you on the walk-through. If they didn't, shame on them. You may want to call them to ask.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:04:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140311#140311 196 water heater bypass : I found the water heater in my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140310#140310 Author: tewjax
Subject: 14417
Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 8:13pm

I found the water heater in my new 196, access panel under refrigerator, but only see one valve. Was told to look for three (hot, cold & bypass) but its pretty cluttered under there with the vacuum and all. Any help would be appreciated as I'm ready to de-winterize. What should I be looking for?]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:13:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14417&PID=140310#140310