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06-03-2020, 09:57 AM #1
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Propane for hot water heater
Hello, it looks like I have the option of electric and/or propane for heating the hot water heater. But what if the Propane tanks are shut off and try to use that option ...I see the red light come on and hear a sound, but not sure exactly what is happening?
Thanks, IceMan
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06-03-2020, 10:26 AM #2
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It’s trying to start, but can’t because propane is off. Check owner manual for water heater, some allow gas, electric or both. If this is all new to you I would spend the time reading all literature you got for a basic understanding of your systems. Welcome to RV’ing.
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06-03-2020, 10:52 AM #3
Propane for hot water heater
Last edited by DaveMatthewsBand; 06-03-2020 at 10:54 AM.
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06-03-2020, 11:11 AM #4
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Why would you want to heat your hot water heater? And/or why would you want to heat hot water? If it's hot why heat it?
Actually, as mentioned above, you can use electric, gas, or both. We have found if we use both we have virtually unlimited hot water. It comes real close to being an on demand, continuous water heater. This is good because my DW likes long hot showers.
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06-03-2020, 11:29 AM #5
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Sure, I'm not having any trouble with the hot water heater. ...However, what I'm curious about, is IF I happen to have the Propane shut OFF, and I switch ON the GAS for the Hot Water Heater, what happens?
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06-03-2020, 11:53 AM #6
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The DSI (Direct Spark Igniter) is clicking trying to light the propane. If the propane is not flowing as you shared to the WH, then you will hear the clicking over and over. I do not recall if it will stop after so many "non-lighting" attempts or not. You can determine this. I would not let this occur as the spark igniter only has so much life. This same process applies to RV gas/electric fridges as well when set to propane gas or in the auto mode if 120V is not available.
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06-03-2020, 12:12 PM #7
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In that case it will try to light the gas three(?) times and then shut off. No problem or harm will be done. There should be a DSI Fault warning light that comes on saying it did not light.
Chris
Note: And this is CRITICAL, do not run your water heater on either gas or electric without it being full of water. This will burn out the element/tank very quickly.Last edited by CoChris; 06-03-2020 at 12:15 PM.
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06-03-2020, 12:16 PM #8
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OK thanks to all of you for that information!
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