โOct-15-2023 02:53 PM
โOct-16-2023 10:16 AM
dougrainer wrote:
That is an Atwood. The Tstat and electric element are behind that black plastic box. Odds are from how old the W/H is, the element has burned out. Doug
โOct-16-2023 09:49 AM
Boomerweps wrote:
My wolf pup also has a goofy single plug outlet near the water heater that the water heater plugs into under the front bed behind a filler panel. The only switch for electric is on the exterior of the heater.
If the indicator light is lit, even dimly, and goes out when you move the switch up to the on position, might your switch be mounted upside down? And operate the opposite of what you thought?
โOct-16-2023 09:29 AM
dougrainer wrote:
That is an Atwood. The Tstat and electric element are behind that black plastic box. Odds are from how old the W/H is, the element has burned out. Doug
โOct-16-2023 07:58 AM
โOct-16-2023 07:52 AM
โOct-15-2023 11:11 PM
StarkNaked wrote:
An electric water heater element should be on a dedicated 110V breaker.
An electric water heater element should be hard wired directly from the breaker to the junction box on the water heater.
Here's how you described your wiring: "there is an electrical cord that is plugged into the outlet where the water heater tank is located. we tested that the electrical outlet works by plugging a phone charger into it".
This is NOT how a water heater element should be wired.
โOct-15-2023 08:46 PM
StarkNaked wrote:
An electric water heater element should be on a dedicated 110V breaker.
An electric water heater element should be hard wired directly from the breaker to the junction box on the water heater.
Here's how you described your wiring: "there is an electrical cord that is plugged into the outlet where the water heater tank is located. we tested that the electrical outlet works by plugging a phone charger into it".
This is NOT how a water heater element should be wired.
โOct-15-2023 08:42 PM
โOct-15-2023 07:18 PM
StarkNaked wrote:
First question - What kind of water heater do you have?
This link was just the first one I found, but I don't know if it's the brand of water heater that you have. If it's not, search for a DIY video for your brand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu9EqCPmLOk
As mentioned already, if you are not comfortable working with 110V power, then you need to find someone that does know how to work on live voltages.
And last, never turn the 110V water heater switch to the on position if you do not have water in the heater.
โOct-15-2023 07:14 PM
โOct-15-2023 04:46 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
Check the AC voltage at the heater, if OK relplace the heater. Other wise trace back to where you have voltage to isolate the problem.
Be safe - If you're not trained on AC hire a mobile tech.
โOct-15-2023 04:43 PM