[C320-list] Water Heater

[cyrace at comcast.net]

I was wondering if I could get some help from this wonderful list about my water heater.   The short rubber hose on the outet has failed twice this summer, causing water to fill the drawers in the galley cabinets (tired of drying them out), and effectively shutting down my water system.  I replaced the hose with auto rated radiator hose from Ace hardware.   The hose literally falls apart, the outer shell peels off.   I suspect the problem is that the water is too hot, although I would think the hose could handle it.  It is scalding hot coming out of the faucet.

I've tried:
1) "Exercising" the Temperature and Pressure valve several times as was recommended once before on this list.  Should I consider replacing it?

2) Checking the red button on the heating element.  It's in an "in" position, seems to me to be stuck, doesn't go in or out.  Should I replace the heating element?

3) Am I using the wrong hose?   Should I go to a marine rated hot water hose from West Marine?

4) Why the hose in the first place?  Can I connect the Whale hoses directly to the outlet?  or a brass fitting of some sort?

I'm going to call Seaward later today (you're still sleeping in California) and see if they have any suggestions.

Any help on this would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Cy
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Cy Race 
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847/731-1172