gas vs electric
Does anybody turn on both electric & gas at the same time for their hot water tank? Pro's and con's? One of the reasons I'm asking is my hot water in the morning isn't hot, just warm. Once you start u...
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Here is a hint when using Gas/Elect simultaneously.
The water temperature when using either Gas or Elect in most models of RV HWHs is controlled by non-adjustable (either on or off) Snap Stats. These are small thermostats about 1/2in in Dia and about 3/8in high exclusive of the push on connector terminals. On a typical RV HWH they are held in contact with the metal tank with a small (about 2in x 2in) piece of black foam tape. Normally the Gas stat will be on the gas burner side of the HWH and the elect stat on the elect heating element side of the HWH.
Carefully remove the tape and record the part numbers of the Gas “stat”. A wholesale electrical supplier or others should be able to cross-reference the “on” temperatures of each. Chose a new “GAS “stat (it’s a small dollar item) that turns “ON” about 10 degrees lower than the elect stat.
Now, when both Gas and Elect are turned “ON” , a small usage of hot water or normal heat loss will cause the elect stat to turn “ON” first (use the CG’s electricity not my propane). If the bulk temp. of the water continues to decrease then the Gas stat will turn “ON” for a very fast recovery time
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May you have fair winds and following seas!
Disclaimer- BE SAFE!- Be sure to de-energize the 120 VAC and the 12VDC before working on the HWH!
The water temperature when using either Gas or Elect in most models of RV HWHs is controlled by non-adjustable (either on or off) Snap Stats. These are small thermostats about 1/2in in Dia and about 3/8in high exclusive of the push on connector terminals. On a typical RV HWH they are held in contact with the metal tank with a small (about 2in x 2in) piece of black foam tape. Normally the Gas stat will be on the gas burner side of the HWH and the elect stat on the elect heating element side of the HWH.
Carefully remove the tape and record the part numbers of the Gas “stat”. A wholesale electrical supplier or others should be able to cross-reference the “on” temperatures of each. Chose a new “GAS “stat (it’s a small dollar item) that turns “ON” about 10 degrees lower than the elect stat.
Now, when both Gas and Elect are turned “ON” , a small usage of hot water or normal heat loss will cause the elect stat to turn “ON” first (use the CG’s electricity not my propane). If the bulk temp. of the water continues to decrease then the Gas stat will turn “ON” for a very fast recovery time
.
May you have fair winds and following seas!
Disclaimer- BE SAFE!- Be sure to de-energize the 120 VAC and the 12VDC before working on the HWH!
