[C320-list] Water Heater

[Pat Moriarty]

I sure wish you guys would hard plumb it as it is 110vac and hard 
wired already.

Pat #130

At 02:43 PM 8/23/2007, you wrote:
>Thanks, Dick.   That's what I'm going to do.
>Cy
>
>--
>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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >

Pat Moriarty
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