Do you leave the water heater ON, or just when you're using it? Either gas or electric
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If we are at the campsite or near in the campground it is on. If we leave for a while we turn in off as well as the water supply. We have electric/gas and if we are on shore power we turn the gas on when showering to extend the hot water.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Country Campers View PostIf we are at the campsite or near in the campground it is on. If we leave for a while we turn in off as well as the water supply. We have electric/gas and if we are on shore power we turn the gas on when showering to extend the hot water.
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We do a lot of dry camping. We only turn the water heater on if we're going to take a shower, then turn it off right after. We heat water on the stove for washing dishes.
JImJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
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Originally posted by arjerram View PostThe more I ask, the more I learn!Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Something to be aware of is the pressure buildup when turning on the water heater. If a faucet is not opened during the heating cycle, the system water pressure will climb past 70 psi. If the air space in the water heater has been absorbed into the water, the system pressure will go past 100 psi. If the pressure relief valve is dripping . . . this happens at 140 psi.
Several on this forum have installed a system water pressure gauge and can confirm the above information. The inlet hose pressure regulator has no control over pressure increase within the water system past the inlet check valve. As I have mentioned several times on this forum . . . installing a system pressure gauge is the best $15 you can spend on learning lots of things about your RV water system.
If you install a residential style accumulator tank, this pressure rise due to heating will be negligible . . . and your pump will come on less often . . . but, I digress .
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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