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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-24-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Thanks for the reply, my dilemna was solved, it...

Thanks for the reply, my dilemna was solved, it was a faulty control board. Put the new one in and it fired up INSTANTLY, it's a beautiful thing.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-20-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Just found information on it and there’s a check...

Just found information on it and there’s a check valve on the hot water output hence the single diverter. I think next year I redo it all with a nice 3 valve system.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-19-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Ok so for that intake line though, will there not...

Ok so for that intake line though, will there not be some water left in it since it’s downward sloped from the water heater?
This video I found has a similar bypass and they drain it first. I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-19-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Actually just wondering if it's a shut off...

Actually just wondering if it's a shut off totally? And if I turn it off no water goes into the heater? How would I get antifreeze to the hot water lines?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-19-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
No outdoor shower. Looks like it's not a bypass...

No outdoor shower. Looks like it's not a bypass thing as mine has a weird bypass, only one valve that just prevents water from going in the cold side of the heater. I'm confused to say the least. I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-18-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
I have to check tomorrow. I've read as well that...

I have to check tomorrow. I've read as well that the bypass could be open. Failing that I'll check the rest as well.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-18-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
So good news. It was the control board. Put the...

So good news. It was the control board. Put the new one in and it fired right up no issues.

Now to figure out how to male the water hotter. There is no temp setting on mine. I left it running to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-18-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
It may but they wouldn't be able to get me in til...

It may but they wouldn't be able to get me in til December and I'm not towing it through the snow then worrying about storage etc besides if it doesn't fix it they'll book me in mid April and do it...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-17-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
There's nothing in the tube, it's all clear. ...

There's nothing in the tube, it's all clear. Contacted Keystone, they put me in touch with the closest warranty shop, called them and they think it may be the control board itself, as the ignitor...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-13-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
That's the plan, I have exhausted any logical...

That's the plan, I have exhausted any logical items that I can fix, it is under warranty so if it's a bad board, etc, I'll let the pros diagnose and replace it.
Just wish that authorized shops...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
SO I had already removed the thermo cutoff and...

SO I had already removed the thermo cutoff and put the wire directly on the board. Same thing. Are you saying to reverse the two brown wires? That won't cause any issues?
What is that switch for?...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
I think the problem is something is telling the...

I think the problem is something is telling the system to shut down the fuel. It only stays lit for a few seconds, but the flame is ROBUST...
What other things could i check? I am a regular home...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
It is only robust for a few seconds then shuts...

It is only robust for a few seconds then shuts off, it is only pumping gas to the heater when it is trying to light, does the 3 cycles and then shuts off. Even if I light the flame manually it...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
I have no idea. It was that way from day one....

I have no idea. It was that way from day one. I'll have to look at the wiring schematics. The dealer was going to come look but I made a comment about the PDI and how things were missed and now he's...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-12-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
So there is no valve. Has is coming through but...

So there is no valve. Has is coming through but only during the ignition phase. Confirmed by using the bbq lighter while it went through its cycle. Then it shuts off, comes back on etc. Flsle only...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Our water heater is gas only. According to the...

Our water heater is gas only. According to the dutchmen specs, the Light LX package is supposed to come with the gas/electric model, but alas ours is only gas. Which is fine, we're not showering in...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Our walkthrough for features was very brief......

Our walkthrough for features was very brief... and this is our first camper, so it's not like I've fired up a camper water heater before, etc... stuck at work right now, wish I was home... want to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Here is a pic with it circled ...

Here is a pic with it circled
https://i.imgur.com/4LX64jy.jpg
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
OMG, I am going to kick myself in the ass... I am...

OMG, I am going to kick myself in the ass... I am a grown man, and never even thought... however in my defense... neither did the dealer when I sent him this attached photo from the campsite... is...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
I have checked in there, and there is no switch...

I have checked in there, and there is no switch that I can see. There is the control board, with a few wires, the fuse and 2 little LED's. No switches at all. Is there a valve I should be looking...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
Sorry, should mention that when I have my wife...

Sorry, should mention that when I have my wife hit the water heater switch and it runs through it's process, I don't hear any clicking, gas flow etc at the water heater outside. Almost like nothing...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 10-11-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,181
Posted By jmatteis
DSI fault on new Atwood 6 gal Propane heater

Hey all, took our coleman camper on its maiden voyage a couple of weeks ago... had an issue with the water heater, where it won't light. DSI light goes red when I flip the switch then goes off, I...
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