[C320-list] Water Heater

[Richard A. Walker]

I had this problem on WindWalker II when the boat became about 4 years old.
The factory made the connection between the water heater and the Whale
fitting with high temp, wire reinforced rubber hose.  This hose, for me, was
very difficult to work with.  I tried to replace it with a new length but
the dam thing kept coming off the connection at the water heater.  I finally
gave up and went to the local hardware store and replaced it with brass
fittings and copper pipe.  No more problems.

I mentioned this the Gerry Douglas and he indicated that the factory was now
using this change.

What I did was to take the pieces to the hardware store and figured out what
to replace it with to "Hard wire" it.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

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Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:28 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Water Heater

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
#948



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