Rusty Suburban Water Heater
Has anyone experienced this on a new suburban water heater? This is in a 2017 Host. The camper stays in a enclosed building full time except when used.
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SidecarFlip wrote:brinson wrote:
Well, brought the camper to a local dealer to determine the source of the rust and they pressure tested it with the electric heat on for 2 hours and no leak was detected. While there I noticed a rust stain in the bottom of the relief valve vent making me think at one one time it was relieving. Of course Suburban will not do anything unless there is a leak or crack. I'm wondering if the relief valve may be the source of all the rust.
At this juncture I have to ask what the Ph of your fill water is? Sure looked like a bad bung to me too. Your T&P valve could have been weeping and caused that if the Ph of the water was acidic. T&P valves are cheap and Lowes will have many in stock.
Not sure what the Ph of the water would be as this was filled at Tom's Camperland in Arizona. I discovered the rust when I got home with the camper. I will change the valve.
