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mileshuff
Explorer
Sep 04, 2014

Possible damage to water heater if bypassed while on?

Brand new 5'er. Turned electric and gas on to heat up water. Couple hours later found no hot water. Checked breakers, propane etc. and all were fine. Figured heater must be bypassed. Checked and ...
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dbbls
Explorer
Sep 04, 2014
If it is an Atwood heater it may not have been damaged. The electric elements they use will not burn out if there is no water in the tank, however, I am not sure how long they will last without water. Try it on electric only and if it heats, you are OK.

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