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Atwood water heater thermostat
Yahoo Message Number: 104999
I am fed up with the water heater leaking from the pressure relief valve. I have tried all the various suggestions on here with no change. I have not replaced the temp relief valve. The reason I haven't is that this thing leaked from the begining and it certainly seems to me that as hot as the water is coming out of this thing it is set too high.
 However, I understand that they make a retrofit adjustable thermostat for this and wondered if anyone had tried that? If so how easy was it to install?
 I'm on a roll, replaced the shurflo water pump and the converter so I say lets keep going until something blows up.

Jim

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Re: Atwood water heater thermostat
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Yahoo Message Number: 105006
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...this thing leaked from the begining and it certainly seems to me that as hot as the water is coming out of this thing it is set too high.
Sometimes it's worthwhile to Do Things Right , and sometimes we just follow the KISS principle.  I turn my water heater on when I'm going to need hot water, turn it off after 10 or 15 minutes. In other words, you don't need the hassle of replacing a thermostat, just hit the off switch.  IIRC, Andy even knows exactly how many minutes it takes for his hot water to reach perfect showering temperature.

Joanne in Boston NE-44
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Yahoo Message Number: 105008
And the number is? Andy?

best, paul

"Thriving not surviving" - Paul Schaye (at 2008 NYC Marathon)
Re: Atwood water heater thermostat
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Yahoo Message Number: 105010
On Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:55:12 -0700, Jim  wrote:

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I am fed up with the water heater leaking from the pressure relief valve
Had the same problem, tried all the cures. I asked Mike Sylvester, he said to open the value and let it snap back. That did it.
 Since it has been leaking for sometime, you should remove it and soak it in white vinegar to dissolve the white junk that has formed on it.

And Jim, since you don't seem to have much to do, maybe you should work another shift at the dam.

Cheers, Don
Don & Dorothy
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Re: Atwood water heater thermostat
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Yahoo Message Number: 105013
"Andy even knows exactly how many minutes it takes for his hot water to reach perfect showering temperature."
 It varies with the outside temperature, and can range form seven minutes in the summer to twenty in the winter. But while the method you describe--only running the water heater as long as needed to get it up to a comfortable showering temperature--is one I follow and recommend, I don't think it addresses Jim's complaint. Even though I use an aquarium thermometer to minimize its on time, my water heater dribbles too, no matter what I do. Every couple of months I go out and wipe off the mineral deposits with a vinegar solution. :: sigh ::

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Atwood water heater thermostat
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Yahoo Message Number: 105015
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  ...this thing leaked from the begining and it certainly seems to me that as hot as the water is coming out of this thing it is set too high.

Sometimes it's worthwhile to Do Things Right , and sometimes we just follow the KISS principle.  I turn my water heater on when I'm going to need hot water, turn it off after 10 or 15 minutes. In other words, you don't need the hassle of replacing a thermostat, just hit the off switch.  IIRC, Andy even knows exactly how many minutes it takes for his hot water to reach perfect showering temperature.

Joanne in Boston NE-44
Joanne,
 With two of us taking showers we just can't keep track of it. I probably would not mind it leaking were it not for the fact that the white calcium buildup on the outside of the rig is irritating to look at and so far has resisted cleaning up completely.

Jim
 
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Yahoo Message Number: 105017
.... probably would not mind it leaking were it not for the fact that the white calcium buildup on the outside of the rig is irritating to look at and so far has resisted cleaning up completely.
Jim

Jim Found when turning on the water heater "if remember" to open the hot water side of faucet to not drip, this releases pressure & has eliminated a lot of the leaking down outside of Starr.
 As to calcium buildup on outside I use the "Big White" sealant rubbing compound from Mothership, works fairly well - Am sure there are other products which would work too, but would not use the vinegar, dish detergent or any other harsh acidic, household cleaners on the finish.

Jim, Virginia & Crickedt Starr and Midnight Roadie Texas