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BFL13
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2019

Atwood Water Heater Tank Crack Repair ? UPDATE

Update 11 Aug ----------- Not sure yet, but it appears a friend might need a tank repair. Can you fix that with the usual suspect car body repair stuff--fibreglass and that Bondo goop or whatever...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 14, 2019
Cut out openings

6 gallon
12 1/2"H X 16"W X 19 1/2"D

10 gallon
15 1/2"H X 16"W X 20 3/4"D


6 for 6 and 10 for 10

Her newer version can be replaced by the earlier version
AC side needs 120V AC to on/off switch then to separate set of T-stat/ECO on backside of water heater tank then to element
OEM ON/OFF is also back there

DC side for propane....12VDC to On/Off switch then to thermal fuse to t-stat (then OEM wiring to control board to eco to gas valve)

Atwood Water Heater Info

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