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TOM_F
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Aug 24, 2013

illuminated hot water tank switch (update)

New to Me, 2006 HR Admiral, the AC switch for the hot water tank does not illuminate when turned on. It is working as we get hot water and I can see the amp draw jump on the control panel when turned on. I bought a new one and the same thing no light. There are three wires on the back of the switch, heavy black, heavy green and light weight white that is jumpered to two other lighted switches. This is not affecting the tank just a little OCD that I like things to work as they should.

update
After all your input I did some more checking. and found the black wire jumpered to the 12V gas switch. the two switches where identical so I swapped them around and now have a light when turned on Ac and no light when turned on gas, but still fires. While the new switch has the same ratings as for voltage and amps it did come from the hardware store, so off to the RV dealer Monday and see if their switch will work.
  • That light may not come on until there is a 'fault'.

    Mine only comes on when gas fails to light or ECO (high temp t-stat) has opened, and on electric if ECO opens. (Atwood model)