Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-01-2012, 11:04 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
Sw12de suburban water heater

I have a 2011 SWDE Suburban water heater in my fifth wheel and it has a water heater that is both propane and electric. I have put (2) high limit/thermostat switches on the 110v side since I have had it. What is happenning is the thermostat connection on the side that is connected to the high limit switch is getting hot and burning out, not the solid wire piece that is connecting them both together but by the terminal that has the solid wire welded to it by the manufacter on the thermostat. I have checked the amp draw form the element and it is drawing 11.45 amps which is normal for a 110v 1440 watt element. What could the problem?
johnheat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-01-2012, 11:39 AM   #2
Moderator Emeritus
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 2,381
What is the current rating on the thermostat? Sounds like that is where the problem is.
__________________
LadyWindrider
2012 Ford F250 ext. Cab 4x4
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic

2008 Work and Play 18LT
LadyWindrider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-01-2012, 02:26 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
The thermostat is preset at 130 degrees and is for 110v
johnheat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-01-2012, 05:36 PM   #4
Moderator Emeritus
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 2,381
Understand the voltage, and the temp, but it should also have a current rating. It may be listed as 1000 watts for example, and then your electric element is too large, since you stated you have a 1440 watt element.
__________________
LadyWindrider
2012 Ford F250 ext. Cab 4x4
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic

2008 Work and Play 18LT
LadyWindrider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2012, 01:36 PM   #5
Dallas Texas
 
TexasBBQ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 296
As Windrider mentioned the wattage may not be correct for the switch. Normally the wattage is stamped on the side. Have you seen any heat marks or degradation on the female connector?
__________________
2004 Cardinal 33CKT
2006 Ford SDD F250 CC 4WD
TexasBBQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 AM.