thoughts on Camco 11673 Hot Water Hybrid Heat Kit ?
Has anyone installed one of these? What are your thoughts? I don't camp off grid and it looks like a nice option for non propane use. Thanks
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One only needs to check Atwood manual concerning 'Aftermarket Heating Elements'
THE USE OF AFTERMARKET HEATING ELEMENT DEVICES MAY ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS OR WATER HEATER
. Atwood’s written warranty states- “failure or damage resulting from any alteration to our water heater is the owner’s responsibility”.
ANY ALTERATION, LIKE THE ADDITION OF AN AFTERMARKET HEATING ELEMENT DEVICE, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
• Temperatures produced by these heating elements can exceed the 190 ?F. limit of the ECO on pilot model gas control valves. This gas control valve contains a one-shot ECO. When this ECO blows, the control is completely non-functional and must be replaced.
THIS WILL BE A NON-WARRANTABLE SITUATION
.
• When Aftermarket heating elements are inserted into the drain plug, customers are more prone not to flush their tanks.
Not flushing the tank accelerates tank corrosion on both our pilot and electronic ignition water heaters creating a situation where the tank may have to be replaced.
THIS WILL BE A NON-WARRANTABLE SITUATION
Reality...
Owner can decide whether to use on or not
Kit comes with thermostat controls, power switch etc.
Remove unit couple times a year and thoroughly rinse/flush tank
Suburban needs an anode rod.....
Some heater kits come with a small anode rod
But it is very small compared to OEM 3/4" X 9" so owner needs to frequently check status of the 'kit rod' AND if replacements are available and at what cost.
Use one and be responsible for it.
THE USE OF AFTERMARKET HEATING ELEMENT DEVICES MAY ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS OR WATER HEATER
. Atwood’s written warranty states- “failure or damage resulting from any alteration to our water heater is the owner’s responsibility”.
ANY ALTERATION, LIKE THE ADDITION OF AN AFTERMARKET HEATING ELEMENT DEVICE, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
• Temperatures produced by these heating elements can exceed the 190 ?F. limit of the ECO on pilot model gas control valves. This gas control valve contains a one-shot ECO. When this ECO blows, the control is completely non-functional and must be replaced.
THIS WILL BE A NON-WARRANTABLE SITUATION
.
• When Aftermarket heating elements are inserted into the drain plug, customers are more prone not to flush their tanks.
Not flushing the tank accelerates tank corrosion on both our pilot and electronic ignition water heaters creating a situation where the tank may have to be replaced.
THIS WILL BE A NON-WARRANTABLE SITUATION
Reality...
Owner can decide whether to use on or not
Kit comes with thermostat controls, power switch etc.
Remove unit couple times a year and thoroughly rinse/flush tank
Suburban needs an anode rod.....
Some heater kits come with a small anode rod
But it is very small compared to OEM 3/4" X 9" so owner needs to frequently check status of the 'kit rod' AND if replacements are available and at what cost.
Use one and be responsible for it.
