Water Heater Woes
I am having a problem with my SW6DE Suburban water heater. It runs fine on electric. Using the electric mode, the water comes up to temperature (hot, but not scalding at the kitchen faucet) as usual...
Forum Discussion
Old-Biscuit wrote:
You are testing for 12V DC Voltage at gas valve..correct?
Even if gas valve was stuck open (you would hear/smell propane all the time in outside compartment) it would not light off unless spark electrode ignited the main flame....which it can't do without 12V DC power.
Bad t-stats for propane side.......they are the ones on right under 'push to reset' cover. They are 12V DC.
If t-stats are bad (failed close) propane will continue to burn/heat until PRV blows (210*F/150#)
I agree with "Old Bicuit" I think the high limit (high temp.) T Stat
is shot. If water is flowing out the pressure relief, shut it down ASAP. You know what happens if the pressure relief valve fails...Boom.
Brian
