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profdant139
Explorer II
May 31, 2014

How to adjust pilotless water heater for high altitude?

We just got back from a week of camping at 9500 feet -- great trip! But the water heater struggled -- if I did not leave the cover completely open, it would soon quit. With the door open, it worked ...
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Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
May 31, 2014
If it's a Suburban, there's a burner available with a "high altitude orifice". link

I think, though, you might have to switch back when camped at lower elevations.

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