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- DaHoseExplorerThat's EXACTLY what I do when I first pull in Bordercollie. Then I switch off propane and run electric.
If you run your genny while you roll (or use an inverter), you can also run the electric heat on your way there.
Jose - Old-BiscuitExplorer III
Bordercollie wrote:
Isn't it possible to run both propane and electric heating simultaneously to heat water faster when AC is available?
YES - BordercollieExplorerIsn't it possible to run both propane and electric heating simultaneously to heat water faster when AC is available?
- tatestExplorer II
RVA Jeff wrote:
Thanks for the quick replies guys! This place is always very helpful. My model is a G6A-8E. I'm going to go look now and see if I can find that switch you're pointing to in the pic, I guess that will answer the question. I was thinking the switch would be inside the unit...
That model is gas only. - DaHoseExplorerI used a Camco Hybrid Heat 110V kit. I used a 16 gauge extension cord to run power for it and put the switch right next to the propane system switch.
Jose - DrewEExplorer II
Desert Captain wrote:
IMHO: it is a good idea to be sure the gas water heater function is turned off before entering a gas station as there is a large flame the goes off with ignition.
Not only is it a very good idea, but I believe it's legally required (at least in most places) to turn off any open flames and engines. This means the main engine, the generator, and all the propane appliances (fridge, stove/oven, furnace, water heater). I'd hope the stovetop, at least, is off long before pulling into the gas station, but that's another issue altogether!
Shutting the main propane valve off isn't generally required by law, as I understand it, and is definitely not a sufficient substitute for turning the appliances off. Without gas, the electric igniters still spark...and spark again a few times when the flame doesn't light immediately. - hotbyteExplorer
tenbear wrote:
Desert Captain wrote:
BTW: There is no such thing as a "Hot water heater". if the water is hot you don't need to heat it. :B :S :B
When you first turn it on, it is a "water heater". Once it is on and starts to cycle on and off, it is a "hot water heater".:h :B
No, then it is a water re-heater or water warmer-upper ;) ;) ;) - Old-BiscuitExplorer III
RVA Jeff wrote:
I realize that...I just meant I would look for a switch out there in general. Thanks for the help
There would not be any switch in outside compartment.....it is an Atwood and would only has a switch out there if it was a Suburban with electric & gas.
'Hot Rod' & 'Lightning Rod' are two aftermarket brands of electric heating rods that replace drain plug.
Yours being an Atwood you don't have the issue of anode rod like Suburban Brand.
The 'kit' comes with it's own set of t-stats.
You just have to supply 110V AC outlet to plug into.
Install the t-stats and then heater rod in drain hole.
Work OK..just a lot slower as the heat element is small and low wattage. (400W vs OEM 1500W) - tenbearExplorer
Desert Captain wrote:
BTW: There is no such thing as a "Hot water heater". if the water is hot you don't need to heat it. :B :S :B
When you first turn it on, it is a "water heater". Once it is on and starts to cycle on and off, it is a "hot water heater".:h :B - Sprink-FitterExplorer
Desert Captain wrote:
BTW: There is no such thing as a "Hot water heater". if the water is hot you don't need to heat it. :B :S :B
That is what I was going to say, why would you heat hot water?
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