Hi all - first time poster. Just bought a very neglected RV (brand unknown - even DMV couldn't figure it out from the VIN - but that's a question for another day!)As the title implies, my RV has the SW10PE water heater - it's the kind with a manual p...
Bob E. wrote:Thanks guys! These photos and information have been very helpful. I ordered the newer gas valve (#31098) because it looks like it has the gas inlet and outlet ports in the correct place (or at least close to it). Supposed to be delive...
UPDATE: Just wanted to circle back here for anyone else happening upon this post.Counter to the advice I was given, I ended up taking the gas valve apart, applying my best troubleshooting skills, and then when I didn't find anything obvious, re-assem...
Old-Biscuit wrote:Gas valves are NOT SERVICEABLEThermistor???That is a temp sensor for a fridgeWhat are you referring?Thermocouple? (Pilot flame is staying ON so thermocouple IS working---it generates millivolts that HOLD magnet open allowing gas flo...
Old-Biscuit wrote:Gas tube/orifice blocked....remove/soak in alcohol--blow with LOW pressure air (High Pressure Air or poking things thru orifice will cause damage---it is a metered hole)Gas control defective---replace gas valveThanks for the reply! ...
Thanks for the response! I just tried moving the temp adjustment and it SEEMS to move the shaft, but as you can see in the picture it's completely covered by the plastic cap - so I can't tell if it's actually moving. That being said, it feels exactly...
