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R-pod Owners Forum : Hot water heater working sporadically http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Hot water heater working sporadically Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 23:58:02 +0000 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:08:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15812 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hot water heater working sporadically : I don't have to worry about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152560#152560 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 8:08pm

I don't have to worry about that with the new trailer's tankless heater. I did just install a ShowerMiser, and will have to pay attention to that valve so I don't overflow the fresh water tank when we are connected to city water though.]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:08:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152560#152560 Hot water heater working sporadically : Originally posted by StephenHJato,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152558#152558 Author: jato
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 6:54pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Jato, I think you got it backward. If the one between top and bottom is parallel and the top and bottom ones are perpendicular, that is the winter bypass position. The top and bottom ones should be parallel to the lines and the one between should be perpendicular.

This can happen when all three are open (parallel). Some cold water gets mixed in with the hot water. I expect the middle one is the problem.

Indeed, I stand corrected. Should not give an answer after waking up from a nap! You are correct Stephen, I am sorry for the confusion. I will go back an correct my original "incorrect" answer.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:54:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152558#152558 Hot water heater working sporadically : Stephen,I think this is what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152557#152557 Author: CB928
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 6:42pm

Stephen,

I think this is what I have done, I have opened all three.

Thank you for the clarification. I will print this out and stick itn next to the water heater for reference next year!

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:42:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152557#152557 Hot water heater working sporadically : Jato, I think you got it backward.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152556#152556 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 5:53pm

Jato, I think you got it backward. If the one between top and bottom is parallel and the top and bottom ones are perpendicular, that is the winter bypass position. The top and bottom ones should be parallel to the lines and the one between should be perpendicular.

This can happen when all three are open (parallel). Some cold water gets mixed in with the hot water. I expect the middle one is the problem.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:53:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152556#152556 Hot water heater working sporadically : Thank you Jato! I am sure you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152555#152555 Author: CB928
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 4:43pm

Thank you Jato! I am sure you are correct. I was confused when dewinterizing it this year... did it by myself for the first time! I will be able to check it this weekend. Thank you for the help. I will let you know]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:43:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152555#152555 Hot water heater working sporadically : Has this issue just begun or... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152554#152554 Author: jato
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 3:35pm

Has this issue just begun or has this just started to be a problem? I believe you have a 3 valve system on for your HW for bypass and winterization mode. If that is the case it sounds as though one of the valves is not in the proper position. The one directly in front of the HW tank should be shut (valve is perpendicular to the line below it) and the ones above and below should open (valve is parallel to the water line below). Regardless, it should be an easy fix. This is summer mode operation. Reverse the

valves when winterizing.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:35:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152554#152554 Hot water heater working sporadically : Hi all,I just returned froma trip... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15812&PID=152552#152552 Author: CB928
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 2:49pm

Hi all,

I just returned froma trip thru the Canadian Rockies with my RPod 178 - 2016.

My hot water heater was not working consistantly, like a few moments of hot water would come out followed by tepid water then cold and then a few minutes later back to hot.

Any thoughts?

Many thanks,

Colleen

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