[C320-list] Water Heater

[cyrace at comcast.net]

Thanks, Dick.   That's what I'm going to do.
Cy

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

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> 

> This is not a seaward item. It is the plumbing added by Catalina. 
> Take my advice and "Hard Wire" it. 
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Dick Walker 
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II 
> 740 Olive Ave. 
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136 
> 619.435.8986 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of cyrace at comcast.net 
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:19 AM 
> To: C320-List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water Heater 
> 
> 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 
> 
> -- 
> Cy Race 
> cyrace at comcast.net 
> 847/731-1172 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Allan Field" 
> 
> > 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 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Cy Race 
> > cyrace at comcast.net 
> > 847/731-1172 
> > 
> > 
> 
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