Jan-15-2017 11:10 AM
Feb-03-2017 02:48 PM
grannyapple3 wrote:
We have an Atwood 10 gallon elec/gas water heater. We are on like our 4th element in probably 2 years. We make sure tank is full before turning the electric switch on but we are going through these things like crazy. Any ideas why we are constantly burning the elements up???
Thank you
Feb-03-2017 01:12 PM
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Feb-03-2017 10:55 AM
jtfcons wrote:
Just a thought, but there may be an air lock preventing an empty tank from filling fully, so I would turn on a hot water faucet and make sure a full flow of water is achieved before declaring that the tank is full.
Also, when not in use, I keep a piece of tape over the 120VAC switch in an off position. This ensures that I don't accidently leave it on and hook up 120V power even for a second.
Feb-03-2017 10:52 AM
crasster wrote:
By any chance do you keep water in the heater when parked for period of time that could accumulate lime buildup on the element?
Also do you ever run the tank empty where the element would be allowed to heat without water around it?
Feb-03-2017 10:51 AM
Chris Bryant wrote:
When you install it, are you making sure the loop winds up vertical, and not horizontal?
Feb-03-2017 10:50 AM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
How are you determining elements are BAD?
Mine Atwood 10 gallon elec/gas is 10 yrs old and same OEM element.
Only reason for them to burn out is energized w/o enough water to completely submerge them
Jan-16-2017 03:28 PM
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Jan-16-2017 01:27 AM
dougrainer wrote:Chris Bryant wrote:
When you install it, are you making sure the loop winds up vertical, and not horizontal?
OK Chris, I will play. HOW and WHY would that be a factor? How would you make sure it is either? Unless it is a OLD 4 bolt in system, it would be difficult to thread it in and make sure of the orientation. I would suspect they are NOT using Atwood parts. Doug
Jan-15-2017 02:29 PM
Chris Bryant wrote:
When you install it, are you making sure the loop winds up vertical, and not horizontal?
Jan-15-2017 12:32 PM
Jan-15-2017 11:22 AM