Help help water heater

[Cindimac]

After winterizing our 2650 Sunseeker, we un-winterizing, read the manuals, we are now at a campground with full hook ups and the dang water heater doesn't seem to be heating the water, the water will come out warm for about 5-10 seconds then the water get luke warm. I've heard the gas light up, then shuts off. How long does it normally take to heat the tank?
Now I know we are newbies.. But what the heck.. I remember when we pick up the used 2012 that the water wasn't very warm brought it back to the RV place and he did something to get the water hot.. But I forgot what he did..must have had a senior moment.
Can any one have any suggestion, can't take a cold shower..
Thanks
Cindi Mac

[Ford Idaho]

You need the valves on the backside of the water heater to look like these.

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

You need the valves on the backside of the water heater to look like these.

The note beside the bypass valve is confusing. You need to open that valve when winterizing and close the other two. When de-winterizing, you close that valve and open the other two.

Bruce

[Cindimac]

Thank you will try..thanks
Cindi Mac..

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by nomad297

The note beside the bypass valve is confusing. You need to open that valve when winterizing and close the other two. When de-winterizing, you close that valve and open the other two.

Bruce

I noticed that just a minute ago.

You are right, the note is wrong.

[Cindimac]

Ok boys now I'm really confused😬😬😬😬

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by Cindimac

Ok boys now I'm really confused��������

The valves are correct in the picture for normal use, the side note is wrong.

Sorry....

[JohnHenry]

No worries.
The valve position in the photo is correct for normal operation.

[elind]

The center bypass is open and allowing cold water to flow into the hot water line. Close the middle valve.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Cindimac

Ok boys now I'm really confused😬😬😬😬

As mentioned, the wording in the photo is incorrect. Pay no attention to that.

Look at the handles on the valves. Notice how they are oblong?
When the long part of the handle is in-line or parallel to the plumbing line, the valve is open. (The hot and cold valves are open in the photo)
The bypass valve handle is cross-ways or perpendicular to the plumbing line and is closed.
This is how your valves should be positioned for normal non-winterized use.

Some valves have levers for handles instead of oblong handles but the positioning is the same.

[uhduh camping]

You should open the pressure relief valve. That is located on the outside of unit behind metal door if there is water coming out, you can then flip the switch in the lower left corner and use the electric to heat the water. Don't flip switch on if there is no water or unsure of waterWish I had a pic to post, you can search water heaters on this forum and find tons of info and pics.

[sgtlm17]

Just a thought if your valves are correct and water comes out warm not hot check to make sure your outside shower is off at the knobs and not the actual shower head. Having outside shower knobs open will cause hot and cold water to mix when calling for hot water at another faucet

[Cindimac]

It worked...thanks boys..u all rock..especially Ford Idaho

[jkoenig24]

Do you have an outside shower / faucet? If those valves are left open, that can cause hot and cold water to mix which results in tepid water at the inside faucets.

[conceptumator]

Cindimac: Did you get it going? I had a different thought if it's still not working. You said you hear the gas ignite, go for a few seconds, the go out? If so, check the sail switch and make sure it's not stuck or blocked. Once the burner lights, the exhaust fan starts to blow. If the sail switch doesn't sense air exhausting through the flue it will shut off the gas flow for safety.

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Cindimac

After winterizing our 2650 Sunseeker, we un-winterizing, read the manuals, we are now at a campground with full hook ups and the dang water heater doesn't seem to be heating the water, the water will come out warm for about 5-10 seconds then the water get luke warm. I've heard the gas light up, then shuts off. How long does it normally take to heat the tank?
Now I know we are newbies.. But what the heck.. I remember when we pick up the used 2012 that the water wasn't very warm brought it back to the RV place and he did something to get the water hot.. But I forgot what he did..must have had a senior moment.
Can any one have any suggestion, can't take a cold shower..
Thanks
Cindi Mac

Glad to see you got it solved. However, if you have full hookups, you should be using electric water heater if possible rather than gas. You are already paying for the electricity and can save the gas for other uses.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by conceptumator

Cindimac: Did you get it going? I had a different thought if it's still not working. You said you hear the gas ignite, go for a few seconds, the go out? If so, check the sail switch and make sure it's not stuck or blocked. Once the burner lights, the exhaust fan starts to blow. If the sail switch doesn't sense air exhausting through the flue it will shut off the gas flow for safety.

Issue has been resolved.

Originally Posted by Cindimac

It worked...thanks boys..u all rock..especially Ford Idaho

[Harkerr]

Also make sure outside shower valves are closed

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by Harkerr

Also make sure outside shower valves are closed

The issue has been solved. See above posts. Thanks.