[C320-list] Water Heater

[cyrace at comcast.net]

Hi, Allen.   No, there's about a 3 or 4 inch hose that''s attached to a fitting at the output port of the water heater.  I think it's purpose is to "turn a corner" so the plumbing doesn't interfere with the cabinetry, or the sink drains.  It heads straight up, and then connects to the red whale line for hot water.

Seaward, so far, has not answered my calls.  (How's that for service).  I'm pretty convinced my problem is with the T and P relief valve, so I'm going to try and replace it this weekend.
Cy

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Cy Race 
cyrace at comcast.net 
847/731-1172

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net> 

> Cy - Are you talking about the hose coming off of the temperature-pressure 
> relief valve? - Allan Field 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of cyrace at comcast.net 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:28 AM 
> To: c320 List 
> 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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> Cy Race 
> cyrace at comcast.net 
> 847/731-1172 
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