Post by: Rob on May 13, 2021, 10:17:12 AM
The propane source for the water heater has decided to stop staying lite.
Situation:
-Power it on
-gas flows followed by the pezzio (sp?) Igniter
-fire roars to life
-gas flow stops after 2 seconds
This repeats for each attempt.
I put a lighter near the flame souce and after it goes out, there is zero propane flowing.
Any ideas? Seems like some kind of controler may have failed. (Electrical side of the water heater works fine)
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 13, 2021, 11:01:04 AM
Post by: Rob on May 13, 2021, 11:07:34 AM
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Post by: getreal711 on May 13, 2021, 11:29:01 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 13, 2021, 11:42:07 AM
Post by: Stein on May 13, 2021, 11:47:38 AM
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Post by: Rob on May 13, 2021, 02:00:12 PM
Appreciate the advice!
Post by: getreal711 on May 13, 2021, 04:09:16 PM
Post by: Rob on May 13, 2021, 10:00:11 PM
Hoping to look it over tomorrow. Was in the field all day not seeing bears.
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 14, 2021, 03:15:04 AM
Post by: carlyoungs on May 14, 2021, 05:15:32 AM
Post by: JKEEN33 on May 14, 2021, 05:32:22 AM
My fridge doesn't work when ever I switch it to propane. Would it be the same fix?
Is the fridge staying lit? If it’s just not getting cold, the cooling system needs to be replaced. It’s a sealed system, I found a place online that rebuilds them. It’s easy to do. Hardest piece is getting the fridge out of the cabinet. Mine was getting cold on electric, but not on propane.
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 14, 2021, 07:18:57 AM
My fridge doesn't work when ever I switch it to propane. Would it be the same fix?
Is the fridge staying lit? If it’s just not getting cold, the cooling system needs to be replaced. It’s a sealed system, I found a place online that rebuilds them. It’s easy to do. Hardest piece is getting the fridge out of the cabinet. Mine was getting cold on electric, but not on propane.
Propane produces a tremendous amount of condensation. Perhaps the burner tube on the condenser is plugged up with rust. RV fridges work on a ammonia boil to get cold.
The last one I replaced I ordered from RVCool.com. But with the craziness we have had last year not sure if he's still in business.
Post by: Sandberm on May 14, 2021, 07:44:12 AM
My fridge doesn't work when ever I switch it to propane. Would it be the same fix?
Probably just spiders nest in the little oriface the propane comes out.
I'm no expert on this stuff, nor know the names of any of the parts, but I was able last fall, in the dark while camping, pop the out side cover off that shows where all the gas comes in to work the fridge. I was able to take some simple stuff apart and get the blockage cleared and when i put it back together i was able to see things light up.
Same thing happened with the furnace the fall before. Something had built a nest in the little hole where the propane comes out. That was a bit of a pain as i had to pull the furnace out of the wall to get to it.
Now, instead of going a year between fireups, i go out every 6 weeks or so and get the furnace and fridge fired up on propane to kill spiders and such
Post by: carlyoungs on May 14, 2021, 08:57:19 AM
My fridge doesn't work when ever I switch it to propane. Would it be the same fix?
Probably just spiders nest in the little oriface the propane comes out.
I'm no expert on this stuff, nor know the names of any of the parts, but I was able last fall, in the dark while camping, pop the out side cover off that shows where all the gas comes in to work the fridge. I was able to take some simple stuff apart and get the blockage cleared and when i put it back together i was able to see things light up.
Same thing happened with the furnace the fall before. Something had built a nest in the little hole where the propane comes out. That was a bit of a pain as i had to pull the furnace out of the wall to get to it.
Now, instead of going a year between fireups, i go out every 6 weeks or so and get the furnace and fridge fired up on propane to kill spiders and such
Thanks! I will try that. Sounds pretty easy.
Post by: Rob on May 14, 2021, 11:39:13 PM
Perhaps tomorrow!
I did, just for kicks, try to fire it up and amazingly it fired and stayed lite! So that was wierd.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 15, 2021, 05:45:08 AM
Did not get a chance to disassemble the unit today to clean is bcs 45 min before i was to head to camp for chores and a siesta I filled my spring bear tag!
Perhaps tomorrow!
I did, just for kicks, try to fire it up and amazingly it fired and stayed lite! So that was wierd.
Maybe because you needed a hot shower? :dunno: Better karma? :chuckle:
Post by: Rob on May 15, 2021, 06:54:31 AM
Post by: hal on May 24, 2021, 07:41:48 PM