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shootandfish1
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Oct 01, 2015

Atwood vs. Suburban Propane Hot Heaters -Pilot Light Models

Hi folks, I have been studying ways to heat water using propane for places with little or no electric/running water. (Cabins, Hunting/Fishing Camps, Barns, ect.) The 'Old-School' RV Propane Water ...
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Empty_Nest__Soo
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Oct 01, 2015
mbopp wrote:
I may be wrong, but I believe even the pilot-light models require 12V for the gas valve.

I'm not sure about RV water heaters with pilot lights because my only experience with is with DSI models, but . . .

I've had plenty of experience with residential gas water heaters with pilot lights. I've never seen one that needed any electricity at all. I see no reason why RV versions with pilot light would necessarily need electricity.

Wayne

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