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Tusten Traveler
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 at 8:29pm |
I made the mistake (yes- I knew better) of turning on the electric hot water heater before checking to make sure there was water in the tank. Turns out I forgot to turn the bypass valves the right way from the winterizing process. Well, after getting everything back the right way and filling the 6 gallon tank, we were fine on gas power, but no hot water when switching to electric. I figured I fried the anode rod, but John took that out and it looked fine- I thought it would look burned. Should I change it out anyway? Any other ideas about why I'm unable to heat on electric? (the fuse is fine and the switch is on)
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John and Linda
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PodPatrol
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I believe for the most part when the element is replaced then the "electric" function is again useable.
We did the same thing, and have the same problem. We plan on replacing the element as soon as possible. We hope that will solve this issue.
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Ned
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Hi John I would say you burned out the electric heating element.
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Ned
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Tusten Traveler
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OK- after doing a search on the site for previous similar issues, I just realized there is a difference between the anode rod and the heating element- thanks...that answers my question. It is the element that will need replacement. That's one mistake I won't make again!
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John and Linda
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Outbound
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The anode rod is not the electric heating element. The electric heating element is located immediately to the left of the anode rod under a metal cap/cover (on my unit, anyway - there may be manufacturing differences) and is also screwed into the tank in much the same way. According to my suburban water heater manual, the part number for the "Electric Element with Gasket" is 520789. Personally, I wouldn't bother replacing the electric element. The gas option heats faster, it uses very little gas and is inexpensive to operate, and its easier to turn on/off from inside the trailer.
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Craig :: 2008 Mazda Tribute :: 2009 r-pod 171, The Johnnie Ray
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Tusten Traveler
Senior Member Joined: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Catskills NY Status: Offline Points: 346 |
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Thanks, Outbound, for the part number! Actually, now that you mention it we did fine just on gas- and knowing it doesn't use much is reassuring. Maybe not worth it after all- although I just hate knowing someting needs repair and not getting it done. It will go on the "back burner" (pun intended).
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PodPatrol
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I'm the same way Tusten .... telling someone that the WH works off Elec too, but currently isnt functioning, does sound rather lame ....
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George
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I also have problems with not fixing something that's broke, and I like having options. Often where we go camping electric hook-ups are available. The electric hot water heater does take a few more minutes to heat up but when you are already paying for the electricity why not use it and save the LP for when boon-docking.
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I agree ! I figure that the electric attempts to keep hot water hot, and the LP is for quicker recovery.
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Mrs. 'Piper
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I have to say that the water heater on the pod is very good at keeping water hot. Carroll and I unhooked from electric at about 11 am one morning and then proceeded to Cades Cove (no hook-ups). Around 8:00 pm he decided to turn on the propane to get it warmed up for showers. It wouldn't light so he checked out everything he could think of to no avail. Around 9:00 pm I decided to take a cold shower as it was HOT and I needed a shower. I turned on just the hot water thinking maybe it would at least be warm.............wrong..............it was HOT. The propane wouldn't kick on because the water in the water heater was still hot. We thought that was a pretty good length of time to have the water stay hot.
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Mrs. 'Piper (Anne)
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