Atwood hot water heater -- Too darn hot
Howdy, How every one is holding up with the current situation. My how water is too hot. Thinking about getting the adjustable disc thermostat from Atwood. I've seen them for 35 to 50 dollars. Saw...
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Your profile lists a 2003 Winnie.
Therefpre you have the last separate version (if it is a combo electric & gas model)
Separate in that electric has it's own set of 120VAC t-stats (located on backside of water heater tank with the element) and propane has separate set of 12VDC t-stats (located in outside compartment)
You can swap the 12VDC Fixed temp t-stat for the gas with an adjustable version but the electric will remain fixed temp due to it being a 120VAC t-stat
Fixed t-stats be they 120VAC or 12VDC for Atwood Open at 140*F ---end user is to mix cold water at faucet. Higher tank temp allows for longer period of hot water usage AND is hot enough to stop bacterial growth
Adjustable version uses a flimsy bracket that goes into the t-stat opening and then adjustable t-stat is secured against tank wall with a spring.
Temp adjustment is from 110*F to 150*F which in short time due to exposure to elements will corrode and become difficult to move plus the flimsy bracket will get tweeked/bent. IMHO cheap 'replacement' that is not worth the time/effort.
Therefpre you have the last separate version (if it is a combo electric & gas model)
Separate in that electric has it's own set of 120VAC t-stats (located on backside of water heater tank with the element) and propane has separate set of 12VDC t-stats (located in outside compartment)
You can swap the 12VDC Fixed temp t-stat for the gas with an adjustable version but the electric will remain fixed temp due to it being a 120VAC t-stat
Fixed t-stats be they 120VAC or 12VDC for Atwood Open at 140*F ---end user is to mix cold water at faucet. Higher tank temp allows for longer period of hot water usage AND is hot enough to stop bacterial growth
Adjustable version uses a flimsy bracket that goes into the t-stat opening and then adjustable t-stat is secured against tank wall with a spring.
Temp adjustment is from 110*F to 150*F which in short time due to exposure to elements will corrode and become difficult to move plus the flimsy bracket will get tweeked/bent. IMHO cheap 'replacement' that is not worth the time/effort.
