Atwood Furnace problem
New Atwood Excalibur 8531-1V New Atwood Hydroflame 2000 thermostat New Camco Double-Stage Auto-Changeover Regulator 2 7 gallon bottles, full. No leaks or kinks. 13.6 V from converter to unit. P...
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I called the Atwood Center in Indiana and told my story.
They advised replacing electrode and sent a new one.
I switched it out yesterday and the furnace now runs as it should. The Atwood Techs (All 3) were helpful and patient.
Its been a 2 month haul going through the trouble shoot and process of elimination.
I now own two working regulators, a manometer and a voltage/amp meter and can remove and install this furnace in under 1/2 hour in the rain.
I now know that the gas pressure should be checked BEFORE you buy a new regulator.
I now know that you should completely remove the electrode from its mounting bracket to visually inspect it. After replacing the electrode I see a very slight sparking discoloring where the ceramic goes through the mounting bracket and I suspect this is the problem. Its located where it is impossible to see without removing it from the sheet metal mounting wall.
I'd like to thank all of you who took the time to help me out.
They advised replacing electrode and sent a new one.
I switched it out yesterday and the furnace now runs as it should. The Atwood Techs (All 3) were helpful and patient.
Its been a 2 month haul going through the trouble shoot and process of elimination.
I now own two working regulators, a manometer and a voltage/amp meter and can remove and install this furnace in under 1/2 hour in the rain.
I now know that the gas pressure should be checked BEFORE you buy a new regulator.
I now know that you should completely remove the electrode from its mounting bracket to visually inspect it. After replacing the electrode I see a very slight sparking discoloring where the ceramic goes through the mounting bracket and I suspect this is the problem. Its located where it is impossible to see without removing it from the sheet metal mounting wall.
I'd like to thank all of you who took the time to help me out.
