Hot Water Heater

[luvrbus]

I found a electric hot water heater at Lowes made by Whirlpool you lay on the side made for mobile homes has the inlet and outlets on the side or top measures 47x20 inches for the 40 gal size comes in 20 to 40 gals sizes only has 1 element so it can be changed to 110 v. we changed to 110v for 8 bucks

We installed 1 Friday to do away with the 2 small 10 gallons he had in his bus works like a champ laying on the side in a cradle we built. Another option for you converters thought I would pass it on 


good luck

[5B Steve]

I found a electric hot water heater at Lowes made by Whirlpool you lay on the side made for mobile homes has the inlet and outlets on the side or top measures 47x20 inches for the 40 gal size comes in 20 to 40 gals sizes only has 1 element so it can be changed to 110 v. we changed to 110v for 8 bucks

We installed 1 Friday to do away with the 2 small 10 gallons he had in his bus works like a champ laying on the side in a cradle we built. Another option for you converters thought I would pass it on 


good luck

Do you have any pictures that you can post?  I would like to change mine out.

                  Steve 5B.....

[TomC]

That's great if you don't mind carrying the extra 20 gal of water (168lbs) over the two 10gal water heaters.  And one of the main reasons for the two 10gal water heaters (I have this setup) is to have the water heat up quickly.  Also to have redundancy (although water heaters are very reliable). 40 gals with one 1500 watt element would probably take 2 hours to heat.  Both my water heaters are done in 45 minutes-about the time it takes to have breakfast since we shower in the morning.  But-if it works for you-no problem.  Good Luck, TomC

[luvrbus]

The heater comes in 20 gals also Tom he wanted 40 gals not me but he is happy camper with his 40 gals

[Dreamscape]

I was going to buy mine from Lowes but didn't like the reviews on the Whirlpool brand. I'm going to go with GE at Home Depot in a 20 gal. size. Hope his lasts. 

We currently have a 20 gal that's been in our bus since we've had it. Replaced the element once a couple of years ago, but think the complete unit needs replacing. The recovery time is getting longer and amount of hot water is getting less. I started to pre-filter our water last year and I'm sure the heater has some sand/grit/crap in it.

[luvrbus]

He purchased the higher end WP with a 12 year warranty cost him close to 400 bucks and like he said replacing the 2-10 Sewards was going to cost him 14 hundred fwiw they were SS tanks and leaked at the seams he is happy all that matters


good luck

[Mex-Busnut]

My 20-gallon G. E. electric water heater, installed in what used to be the OTR (over-the-road) air-conditioner compressor compartment, shared by the engine's radiator, and the air- compressor drier.

[TomC]

Mex-busnut-that will work great until you come into cold weather.  Might want to buy an additional insulation jacket since the water heater is essentially exposed to the outside air.  Good Luck, TomC

[luvrbus]

Isn't there only 3 hot water heater manufactures in the USA ? I know American makes Whirlpool inTenn,Rheem makes GE and A.O.Smith makes tons of brands even the for the RV market kinda like batteries huh lol

good luck

[Mex-Busnut]

Mex-busnut-that will work great until you come into cold weather.  Might want to buy an additional insulation jacket since the water heater is essentially exposed to the outside air.  Good Luck, TomC

Yes sir! We already have two sides insulated, plus the floor above and below the heater. Now we will wrap it in insulation, then add a plywood door over it.

[Utahclaimjumper]

 I can't understand you folks that have hot water and want to heat it!!         (a hot water heater??)>>>Dan

        (Tonque firmly in cheek)

[Mex-Busnut]

I can't understand you folks that have hot water and want to heat it!!         (a hot water heater??)>>>Dan

Sorry. Hopefully, that was my very last mistake for 2011.

Blessings, all!

[Ednj]

I just use a small little flat plate exchanger off the proheat loop and never run out of hot water.
No extra tanks or boilers or taking up space. ::

[belfert]

I just use a small little flat plate exchanger off the proheat loop and never run out of hot water.

How does one control the Proheat so the Proheat comes on when there is a demand for a hot water?  Is there an aquastat involved?  Is there a delay to get hot water as the coolant loop gets hot?  Any recommendations on where to get a flat plate exchanger?  I see them on Ebay all the time.

It would be nice to get rid of that water heater that takes up a fair bit of space.