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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-19-2019, 01:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Didn't even think about the by pass valve. I...

Didn't even think about the by pass valve. I guess I zoned in on the corrosion on the valve body which could lead to problems at the tank/switch contact.
At least it's heating so the rest should be...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-18-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Good deal! The heater should fire up again as...

Good deal! The heater should fire up again as the cold water enters the tank and makes the switches work.
The switches in the ECO control the heat for 'our' safety. You might want to remove them...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Each switch has two terminals. The right...

Each switch has two terminals. The right terminal had the thermo fuse on it. Take that wire without the fuse and put it on the left terminal after you remove the wire that is there.
For testing...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
It looks as if the thermo fuse will pull out of...

It looks as if the thermo fuse will pull out of the spade terminal. Put the directly on the switch terminal and see if it will fire.
Remove the wire on the left side of the switch and place the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Ah so, thermo fuses used in many things. You can...

Ah so, thermo fuses used in many things. You can check them for continuity or simply move that wire to the left terminal of the switch. If it doesn't fire do the same with the other switch.
This...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Having lived for 20 years using RV water heaters...

Having lived for 20 years using RV water heaters of various makes and models I've never seen anything other than spade connectors on the switches.



You didn't say if you had a good robust...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
When you ignite the gas with the sparker do you...

When you ignite the gas with the sparker do you have a good healthy flame?


I've never seen that extra piece or part on the ECO switch. The brown wire that has the strange thing stuck in it...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Don't feel bad man, the dealers have screwed us...

Don't feel bad man, the dealers have screwed us all at one time by giving us the bum's rush.
Basically, without getting into a three page dissertation of the operation it goes like this.


The...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Can't really tell but it would be a good bet that...

Can't really tell but it would be a good bet that is the valve.
They change the styles from time to time so I'd say let the ass kickin' begin.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Usually the gas valve is located close to the...

Usually the gas valve is located close to the valve body. But, knowing the manufacturer it could be anywhere.

Give us a photo of the heater on the outside if you can.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By sundancer 87
Assuming there is propane in the tanks have you...

Assuming there is propane in the tanks have you turned the gas valve on at the water heater?
Have you looked in the compartment for any kind of obstruction?


There may be a rocker switch on the...
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