Wave 3 repair March 25, 2019, 07:22:44 pm I have an Olympian (Camco) wave 3 catalytic heater that is need of repair. It’s a simple fix or so I thought. There is a leaking pilot light tube that is causing the problem. I called Camco in North Carolina and was told they would fix it for a fee to be determined after they did an inspection on the unit. The problem with that is postage would be @ $70 to send it to N.C. From California. I’m sure the total, including repairs and return shipping would be well over $100. So, I decided to find someone locally to fix it with no luck. Then I tried to find parts to fix it myself but couldn’t any place that sold 3/16” O.D. aluminum tubing and Camco doesn’t sell parts. I seem to have three choices remaining: I can pay nearly the price of a new one and send mine to be fixed. I can toss this one and buy new. I can ask my wonderful friends at LDO for help. It seems that I will first opt for door number three. HELP!Thanks in advance, Dale from Downey.
Re: Wave 3 repair Reply #1 – March 25, 2019, 08:27:26 pm Quote from: dollinsdale - March 25, 2019, 07:22:44 pmI have an Olympian (Camco) wave 3 catalytic heater that is need of repair. It’s a simple fix or so I thought. There is a leaking pilot light tube that is causing the problem. I called Camco in North Carolina and was told they would fix it for a fee to be determined after they did an inspection on the unit. The problem with that is postage would be @ $70 to send it to N.C. From California. I’m sure the total, including repairs and return shipping would be well over $100. So, I decided to find someone locally to fix it with no luck. If shipping is really $70, one way, buy a new one. A large USPS Flat Rate Box cost $17.60 and will fit a Wave 3, so where does the other $52 expense come from?USPS Flat Rate Boxes & Pricing - EasyPostIf the Wave is old, there are other parts that wear too, the catalytic pad eventually will go bad. One of our Wave's ignitors is failing.At $185 for a new Wave 3, I wouldn't spend much over $100 to repair it, including replacing the catalytic pad.Amazon.com: Camco 57331 Olympian Wave-3 3000 BTU LP Gas Catalytic Heater:...If you do repair it, definitely have the Factory do it.Let us know how it works out.Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Wave 3 repair Reply #3 – March 25, 2019, 11:02:33 pm Would this work:11-292 - Robertshaw 11-292 - 3/16" x 5' Pilot Burner Tubing w/ FittingsSteve 1 Likes
Re: Wave 3 repair Reply #4 – April 08, 2019, 07:38:50 pm I actually bought a Wave 3 for my Lazy Daze and used it twice. For me, it just didn't put out enough heat. I bought a Wave 6 and am completely happy. Since it's just sitting all wrapped up in a spare room at home, I'd be MORE than happy to sell it for a reasonable price.Let me know...
Re: Wave 3 repair Reply #5 – June 02, 2019, 01:42:22 am I know it’s been a while since I inquired about repair of my Wave 3 heater but I finally did fix it. I learned a few skills along the way and bought a few tools too. Thanks to Steve I found the 3/16 aluminum tubing I needed, cut it, bent it, flared the ends and installed it. After testing for leaks I ran it next to my propane detector in the coach for six hours. It seems to work perfectly and I have confidence that it will be safe and efficient to use. Problem solved. Total cost @$60. 1 Likes
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