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Title: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: jjrbus on October 29, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
 I have a Suburban 6 gal, SW6DE electronic ignition, LP/Electric water heater. When useing hot water the tank operates fine. If the tank sets unused, say overnite, it runs out of hot water quickly. it will then ignite and heat the water like it is suppose to do. This is all on LP. I only use the electric when I am somewhere I am not paying for the electric, like at Jacks house ;D
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on October 29, 2007, 05:19:41 PM
So whats your problem??>>>Dan
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: jjrbus on October 29, 2007, 05:53:25 PM
 The heater does not maintaine water tempature?
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: niles500 on October 29, 2007, 06:26:51 PM
Sounds like (if your talking overnite as being on shore power/electric) your element is burned out or wire is burned through or switch has malfunctioned - HTH
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on October 29, 2007, 07:25:21 PM
At best it sounds like the temp bulb has too much 'swing', it needs COLD water to trip, I wonder if the temp sensor could be replaced.>>>Dan
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: Paladin on October 29, 2007, 07:31:33 PM
Sorry to butt in,

Dan, do you know Bob Sather down there?


-Dave

Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: Sojourner on October 29, 2007, 08:48:08 PM
Sound like your heater's automatic low limit switch or turn-on setting is too low or sticky.....need a bigger hammer or replace thermostat control valve.

Wish you well!

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on October 30, 2007, 05:37:12 AM
Dave, dont know Bob, should I ??>>>Dan
Title: Re: Water heater misbehaving
Post by: superpickle on October 30, 2007, 07:26:35 AM
Pull it out, Cut the top off and Plant a Tomatoe in it  ;D
then get a Tankless system..  ;D

Maroon..  :P