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TheWestFamily
Explorer
May 29, 2018

Atwood Water Heater Fuse Issue

My Atwood G6A-8E water heater is blowing the 2A fuse. I have looke over all of the wires and connections and they all seem to be in good condition. I have even unplugged the shoreline and tried to run on 12vt DC only, but the fuse blew as soon as the WH was turned on. I suspect it is the ECO, but not sure if there is a way to test this theory. I know I'm looking for a short of some kind, but are there any suggestions to help me narrow it down?
  • wrgrs50s's avatar
    wrgrs50s
    Explorer
    May 29, 2018
    You will need to run a jumper wire when you disconnect the eco switch or the w/heater wont do anything.
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    May 29, 2018
    The last (within 60 days) Atwood fuse I had in that blew was a defective Circuit board. Do Chris's test, If it still blows, odds are the Circuit Board is bad. Doug
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    May 29, 2018
    Disconnect the eco. If the fuse doesn't blow, you know it's the eco or valve.

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