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Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #50 –
That is indeed good to hear! Wish I could find a cut away view of the Atwood tank with the heat exchanger... We will definitely replace our unit with a three way.
Don
Quote from: Dave Head –
The motoraid works as well on the new one as the old. It heats up quickly and the Styrofoam casing holds the heat in very well - far better than the original spun fiberglass roll. I can have hot water 6-8 hours.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #51 –
Quote from: acousticart –
Dave,

We have decided to replace the WH. Looking forward to the improved performence via the styrofoam insulation. What kind of flex hose did you use? The fittings on the both the old heater and on the manibloc appear to be pipe thread, while those braidied stainless steel hoses typically used for home washer hook up use garden hose type thread. Were these one you made yourself to length? If not how long were the ones you used?

Thanks, Don


Don,

I did just what JohnFitz did for the braided hose.  Readily available from Lowes or Home Depot.  Our coach has the 120V switch at the foot of the bed, and I just wired the 12V control line for 120V heating to be on all the time.  That way, we aren't confused about how to turn 120V heater on and off, and I didn't have to wire in a new 12v control switch!
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #52 –
I would be surprised if it changed much. I compared my old tank to the new one and they were virtually identical event though they were 17 years apart. Controls were handled differently, especially for the 120V heater, is all.
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #53 –
Make sure you check the inside diameter of the braided hose, there is a big difference between it and pex. ^.^d
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #54 –
I put in an RV 500 tankless and couldn't be happier. Got tired of problems with AquaHot and when it developed a leak that required complete replacement I did the change. Our '96 U-295 didn't have a regular water heater so I put it on a shelf just above the water pump in front of the right rear wheels. Cut through the bus door for the vent cover and put the heater as close to the door as I could before screwing it down. All the hot water we want and need to adjust to some cold for showers or it's too hot!
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #55 –
Hi Larry!
Welcome to the Forum. That is a nice coach you have! It was great seeing it and talking to you today. I was impressed with your water heater installation... very clean job. We may go that route when it is time put her back together after the bulkhead repair.
Regards, Don & Tys
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #56 –
So what are you using to heat the coach?

Re: Converting to an on-demand water heater

Reply #57 –
Electric when it's available and included, otherwise, we try to stay where it's warm. Our coach is one of those with wheels so it rolls down south pretty easily.
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk