flushing Suburban hot water system
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 06, 2015 at 18:35
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palo274
Hi. I'm a newbie to RVs. When I
check my anode rod and attempt to flush the white stuff out of the tank with a garden hose, water floods inside the RV and I don't understand why ???? Can anyone explain please.
Reply By: Oscar H - Thursday, Aug 06, 2015 at 18:57
Thursday, Aug 06, 2015 at 18:57
Hi there may be a couple of reasons.
The front fascia piece fits inside the front of the HWS, which leaves a gap between the two, water flows inside and on top of the floor which is inside the van.
Other may be the sheet metal hole the anode fits through may also let water inside.
I silicone this front lip and about 50mm up both sides and it seems to stop the leak.
Side note Amazon USA sell a flush out tube which fits to a hose fitting with a little bend on the end to help get the white stuff out. Could be made with some plumbing fittings and a small dia rigid tube?
Regards
John H
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Follow Up By: palo274 - Thursday, Aug 06, 2015 at 19:42
Thursday, Aug 06, 2015 at 19:42
Thanks
John H - I'll
check that out tomorrow since I'm out of daylight today ...
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Follow Up By: palo274 - Saturday, Aug 08, 2015 at 02:10
Saturday, Aug 08, 2015 at 02:10
Yep you were absolutely correct - I found a gap under the hole were the anode fits through and that's where the water was flowing through into the RV. That gap was enlarged by some corrosion as
well. I have sealed the hole with gap sealant and that should fix the issue. Thanks for your advice. Regards, Paul
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