Wind blowing out pilot on hot water heater
New 2014 KZ Spree Escape. We had it out 4 times and had to fix 2 water leaks. The hot water heater will not stay on if it is the least bit windy. Also, we camp in the Rocky Mtns at altitudes of 7500...
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That water heater should be DSI (electronic ignition) and not a pilot flame type
The Main Flame will be ignited by a spark electrode and flame will turn ON/OFF as needed...controlled by t-stat.
If it should blow out it would relight.
Did you check that you had hot water from faucets.
High altitude is a problem with propane appliances.
Unfortunately Norcold doesn't have a High Altitude Kit....different size orifice.
Check the LP system gas pressure.......should be 11" WC with at least 50% of gas appliances ON.
Might increase it a bit.
The Main Flame will be ignited by a spark electrode and flame will turn ON/OFF as needed...controlled by t-stat.
If it should blow out it would relight.
Did you check that you had hot water from faucets.
High altitude is a problem with propane appliances.
Unfortunately Norcold doesn't have a High Altitude Kit....different size orifice.
Check the LP system gas pressure.......should be 11" WC with at least 50% of gas appliances ON.
Might increase it a bit.
