Suburban Water Heater Wiring Issues

Chris Bryant wrote:

G and D wrote:

Chris Bryant wrote:
Didn't we go through all of this in this thread?
That water heater needs to be put back in stock condition, with the correct circuit board and correct wiring.

The problem was discussed previously with someone concluding that the water heater had been modified which is not the case. After a detailed review of the heater it is now apparent that it was not modified, some or the wires were diconnected as outlined in the posting . That is why I am seeking help properly reconnecting the wires.

I am sorry, but you are wrong- that heater has been modified, and the reignitor being used is not what is supposed to be there. If you want to blow yourself up, be my guest, but for others reading this I feel compelled to give accurate information, which is-

The water heater was modified to use a reignitor as ignition source, rather than the proper ignition module. The reignitor has zero safety features, and does not control the gas valve, so the gas vaslve was wired in parallel with the reignitor to simply open when power (through the thermostat) is applied.

This is very dangerous, and as I said in the previous thread, you should get someone who knows what they are doing to put it back stock.

How you can ask about wires being cut and disconnected and say that it not been modified is beyond me.

Chris

Looking at the picture it shows wiring to the gas valve that looks to be consistent with the schematic. When you say reignitor are you referring to the connector to the electrode? Where is the ignition module located and how can I determine it has been changed.