water heater adjustable thermostat
I'm thinking of replacing thermostat on water heater with an adjustable one. This sucker is way too hot! Replacement looks pretty simple on youtube. Has anyone replaced theirs, have reasons not to...
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If you have an Atwood WH.......there is an aftermarket adjustable t-stat that will replace the normal t-stat (normal preset for 140*F----adjustable 110*F-150*F)
The adjustable uses a three-legged bracket that holds t-stat in place.
I found the bracket to be a bit flimsy, the size of adjustable w/bracket does not lend itself to being covered with insulating foam so it is more exposed to outside elements and if PRV should drip it does so directly onto t-stat.
It does control to temps on setting fairly well.....but when using temps lower than factory preset.......you find yourself using more hot water vs mixing with cold to achieve usable temp at faucet.
Suburban does not have an adjustable t-stat........but if you have propane only a household WH adjustable t-stat can be 'modified' for use.
But reason pre-set t-stats are used is to make hot water for mixing with cold for usable temp at faucet with a small, light weight WH.
Remember it is an RV........
The adjustable uses a three-legged bracket that holds t-stat in place.
I found the bracket to be a bit flimsy, the size of adjustable w/bracket does not lend itself to being covered with insulating foam so it is more exposed to outside elements and if PRV should drip it does so directly onto t-stat.
It does control to temps on setting fairly well.....but when using temps lower than factory preset.......you find yourself using more hot water vs mixing with cold to achieve usable temp at faucet.
Suburban does not have an adjustable t-stat........but if you have propane only a household WH adjustable t-stat can be 'modified' for use.
But reason pre-set t-stats are used is to make hot water for mixing with cold for usable temp at faucet with a small, light weight WH.
Remember it is an RV........
