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DarrellQ2001
Explorer
May 29, 2014

Atwood hot water heater produces excessive heat on propane

The side of the trailer above the water heater "box" is so hot you can't touch it by hand. I'm afraid it will discolor the area, or worst case, catch on fire. The water heater seems to be burning a nice flame and the exhaust baffling looks exactly like that of a neighboring camper with the same heater.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 29, 2014
    What do you consider a 'nice flame'?

    Flame should be BLUE with tinges of YELLOW at tip.
    It should not ROAR

    Loosen screw on air shutter (slotted tube on burner tube) and slide it to achieve the proper, relatively quiet flame.
  • DarrellQ2001's avatar
    DarrellQ2001
    Explorer
    May 30, 2014
    Yes, flame is blue with yellow tip, no roaring.

    Caveman, this link doesn't work.

    thanks to all
  • Boband4's avatar
    Boband4
    Explorer
    May 30, 2014
    I had to copy/paste the link to get it to work. Seems as my Suburban flame might be a bit high, probably more "roaring" than I should have.

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