Can I JUST replace the tank?
I have a ten year old Atwood XT 10 gallon LP and Electric Water Heater. The tank has corroded and is leakaing, but the rest of the parts are fine. Can I JUST replace the tank? Can someone point me i...
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mrekim wrote:
I just replaced a tank. Some helpful hints:
1) Get a grinder or dremel to cut the old rings off. Tin snips don't work well...
2) Make notes of all the wiring connections - photos too.
3) You can make a tool for putting the new rings on from a piece of PVC. Get one that's a little too small and then use a heat gun to make it flexible and form it over the tube.
4) Use a drift to snug the rings down once you get them most of the way with the PVC. If you get the PVC stuck you can probably use channel locks to pry it off or heat it back up.
THank you for these tips! Might you have photos to share, either here or on Facebook?
