[C320-list] Disabling leaky water heater

[Jack Brennan]

I only turn it on a little before I need it because, otherwise, it's too damn hot. I'd waste a lot of water mixing it for a good temperature.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.



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From: Joe Grande <joe_grande at msn.com>
Date: 8/24/22 9:42 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, Ferris Wills <ferriswills707 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Disabling leaky water heater

Good morning Ken. Yours is an approach I have not heard of. I live aboard Whisper #772 in Seattle and I leave my hot water switched "on" 24/7.
Joe Grande, Commodore

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of KEN GEIGER <kendgb at aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:19:46 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>; Ferris Wills <ferriswills707 at gmail.com>; C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Disabling leaky water heater

On #765 all ac circuits have  switchable circuit breakers.  When at dock and hot water is desired we turn the water heater on for about a half hour then off.
On again when needed but mostly off.
Ken Geiger #765 Northern Dream

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  On Tue, 23 Aug 2022 at 12:00, Ferris Wills<ferriswills707 at gmail.com> wrote:   Yes, it’s definitely a fresh water leak and sadly not from any of the external fittings. Thx for confirming that I can leave the coolant loop in the empty heater for a while. I like the idea of changing the coolant hoses and clamps when replacing the heater, I’ll do that.

One thing that struck me as odd: the heater was on whenever I had the AC power on. There is only a “reset” button on the panel. Can I simply replace that with a 15amp breaker so I can turn the heater on/off explicitly? I don’t really want hot water maintained  if I’m away for weeks at a time.

Thx,
Ferris


> On Aug 22, 2022, at 7:46 PM, Ferris Wills <ferriswills707 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> My water heater leaks and I’m in the process of  disconnecting it. I plan to replace it at a later time.
>
> I’ve drained the beast, temporarily joined the hot to the cold, and disconnected it from ac power (snipped the wires at the unit and put on wire nuts).
>
> My question is, can I leave the engine heating side of the system connected as-is without issue?
>
> Thx!
> Ferris Wills
> Hull 505
>
> Typos by iPhone