Atwood water heater VS Suburban
Our last couple of trailers had Suburban water heaters and my new one has an Atwood. What an unbelievable difference! For starters, even when trying to run the heater out of hot water in the shower ...
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WoodGlue wrote:
Dougrainer, please call Atwood and have them explain it to you for your full edification.
800-546-8759 USA
800-825-4328 Canada & USA
You'll find that they will tell you that their latest model water heaters have protection against burning up when run without being filled with water!!!
WoodGlue
You are stating Atwood told you that their "NEW" model W/H will NOT burn up the 120 element if you have no water or the Element is exposed and not immersed in water? NO WAY. I have worked on Atwoods for 34 years and I can see NO device or control that would "know" if water is in the tank. Now, if you dry fire on LP the ECO will kick it out. The same is true for residential 120/240 volt Water heaters. Curious, what prompted you to call Atwood to ask that question??? Their on-line features sheet state such a capability for their MARINE line of Water Heaters, but they do not state HOW LONG they can last with not being immersed in water. But, I will call Monday when they are open. But the fact remains you need to clarify HOW NEW and what models. I have replaced 120 elements on 2013 RV's that were burnt up. Doug
