R-pod Owners Forum : Water Heater questions http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Water Heater questions Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 08:57:32 +0000 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:57:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3613 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Water Heater questions : I drain my water heater with a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34386#34386 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3613
Posted: 16 Jun 2013 at 8:57pm

I drain my water heater with a set of low point drains on the side of my Pod.  Then remove the anode rod after the water heater is drained completely.

Mine are right below where I plug the power cord in, just under the camper.
]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:57:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34386#34386 Water Heater questions : I refill my water tank after each... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34357#34357 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 3613
Posted: 15 Jun 2013 at 12:34am

I refill my water tank after each trip as I have been told the chlorination in the water will prevent bacteria from growing in a dry tank.  Before we head out again I drain and refill in the campsite. ]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:34:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34357#34357 Water Heater questions : Me too (red faced!!) http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34353#34353 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 10:07pm

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Ha! D&D, I learned that the hard way. Didn't release the pressure valve when I took out the anode. I got to the end of the threads, the anode shot out like a mini rocket, and I got a fully clothed shower. [/QUOTE]

Me too (red faced!!)
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:07:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34353#34353 Water Heater questions : Originally posted by Kickstart Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34352#34352 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 9:51pm

Originally posted by Kickstart

Originally posted by David and Danette

  Unless there has been changes to the water heater you need to remove the anode and drain the water from there. I was searching for a anode rod with a valve for draining that would fit ours but was unable to find one. Make sure when you remove the anode the water pressure has been released.   David
Ha! D&D, I learned that the hard way. Didn't release the pressure valve when I took out the anode. I got to the end of the threads, the anode shot out like a mini rocket, and I got a fully clothed shower.
That is why I thought to mention it I not only got a bath but a sore knee for a week. I thought in the back of my mind there was no pressure but I was wrong.Shocked Thankfully I wasn't seriously hurt could of been my face if I was bending down low.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:51:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34352#34352 Water Heater questions : True, that will break the vacuum... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34349#34349 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 8:00pm

True, that will break the vacuum inside the tank too.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34349#34349 Water Heater questions : Or instead of pulling the pressure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34341#34341 Author: hogone
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 2:13pm

Or instead of pulling the pressure relief valve (as sometimes they do not re-seat themselves very well), open up a hot water faucet in the pod which takes most of the pressure away.  And don't do it when the water is hot!!]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34341#34341 Water Heater questions : Originally posted by David and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34340#34340 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

  Unless there has been changes to the water heater you need to remove the anode and drain the water from there. I was searching for a anode rod with a valve for draining that would fit ours but was unable to find one. Make sure when you remove the anode the water pressure has been released.   David
Ha! D&D, I learned that the hard way. Didn't release the pressure valve when I took out the anode. I got to the end of the threads, the anode shot out like a mini rocket, and I got a fully clothed shower. ]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:13:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34340#34340 Water Heater questions : The other way is to open up the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34338#34338 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 10:09am

The other way is to open up the low-point drains (both of them, not just the hot side) and then also open up the over-pressure valve at the top of the water heater.
 
However, I only recommend doing this at the end of the season.  If you drain your water heater and forget to turn off the electric element it will instantly burn out the next time you hook the pod up to power.  The water will be fine between trips - in the water heater and in the fresh water tank.
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:09:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34338#34338 Water Heater questions : Removing the anode is the only... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34333#34333 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 8:16am

Removing the anode is the only way I know of to drain the water heater.  I don't think draining the main tank will drain the water heater, but I'm not sure.

You don't need to drain the water heater during the summer.  You might want to if it's going to be month's before your next trip though.

TT
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:16:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34333#34333 Water Heater questions : Unless there has been changes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34330#34330 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 5:26am

  Unless there has been changes to the water heater you need to remove the anode and drain the water from there. I was searching for a anode rod with a valve for draining that would fit ours but was unable to find one. Make sure when you remove the anode the water pressure has been released.   David]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:26:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34330#34330 Water Heater questions : I "think" you have to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34328#34328 Author: TerryM
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 4:11am

I "think" you have to drain the water heater separately.  That was a good question because I never gave the water heater a thought before.

Terry
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:11:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34328#34328 Water Heater questions : I have been on 2 trips with my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34327#34327 Author: janice
Subject: 3613
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 1:01am

I have been on 2 trips with my new Pod and so far so good (except for backing up).  Is the water heater drained  simply by removing the anode?  I don't see any other way to do that and it is not explained in the manual.  If I drain the fresh water tank after each trip, does that drain the water heater too? ]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:01:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3613&PID=34327#34327