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10-30-2020, 08:56 AM
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Is my water heater gas only?
I have a 2011 Georgetown 378ts. I'm not near the MH right now so can't really look at anything, but when I was working on it last week, I didn't see any wiring that I could identify as 120V to the water heater. Did this thing come with only lp? I also didn't see a switch.
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10-30-2020, 09:33 AM
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you are going to need the model of the water heater in order to get any meaningful answers.
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10-30-2020, 10:28 AM
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Until you get us the model of your water heater you can look in the breaker panel for a breaker for the WH. The 120vac electrical connection will be behind the water heaters tank body, likely in a position you will not be able to see easily. If you have a Suburban water heater, open the panel on the outside of the motorhome and look on the lower left side for a small rocker switch. See the photo attached.
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10-30-2020, 10:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AverageGuy
I have a 2011 Georgetown 378ts. I'm not near the MH right now so can't really look at anything, but when I was working on it last week, I didn't see any wiring that I could identify as 120V to the water heater. Did this thing come with only lp? I also didn't see a switch.
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All the wiring is behind the water heater if you have a tank type heater. If you have a tankless/on demand water heater then it probably is gas only.
A picture of the water heater will let us easily identify it for you.
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10-31-2020, 10:00 AM
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Alot of rv hot water heaters are just propane. If you don't see a 120 wire going to it, probably propane only.
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10-31-2020, 10:46 AM
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The brochure I found online for the 2011 Georgetowns states this in the specifications:
“ • 6 Gal. G/E DSI Water Heaters”
Unless your water heater has been changed-out to propane-only since it was built, your water heater is gas and electric.
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10-31-2020, 10:55 AM
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2012 Georgetown 378TS is 10 gallon Suburban LP/electric water heater. 2011 GT 378TS is the same.
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11-02-2020, 06:58 AM
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Thanks everyone. When I get back in town, I'll take a closer look and report back. The unit looks pretty old so I'm guessing it's the original.Also I need to pull the anode out and see what shape it's in. There is a spare anode laying by the WH.
Jim.
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11-06-2020, 07:19 PM
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And it has a very hidden switch. I did't see it, but it's there. Thanks everyone.
Jim
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11-07-2020, 10:45 PM
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Don't use that water heater on the electric setting unless it's full of water (turn on a hot water faucet to fill). ... but you probably already knew that.
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11-08-2020, 01:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reverse_snowbird
Don't use that water heater on the electric setting unless it's full of water (turn on a hot water faucet to fill). ... but you probably already knew that.
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It's had water in it since I bought it. When i finally located the switch it was ON. The water was not hot, so I checked the breaker inside. It was off, so I turned it on and I'll see what happens. The WH is full of water, I was able to get water to come out of the relief valve.
Thanks,
Jim.
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11-08-2020, 01:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AverageGuy
It's had water in it since I bought it. When i finally located the switch it was ON. The water was not hot, so I checked the breaker inside. It was off, so I turned it on and I'll see what happens. The WH is full of water, I was able to get water to come out of the relief valve.
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So your saying you've had water in the heater since you got it ? what kind of used to you get out of it ? if it's been sitting long you could have some nasty water in there . for sure pull the anode and see what comes out .
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11-08-2020, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MR.M
So your saying you've had water in the heater since you got it ? what kind of used to you get out of it ? if it's been sitting long you could have some nasty water in there . for sure pull the anode and see what comes out .
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We just bought it. I've run water through the system a couple of times in the past 6 weeks or so. We camped in a couple of places so the water heater has been purged. It just won't heat with electricity. I heats up fine with gas. I plan on pulling the anode, I didn't have a 1 1/16 socket and ordered one. It came today. I'll probably pull it tomorrow.
I reset the breaker and checked, it's not heating. I'm guessing someone before me turned it on empty. The fellow that had it didn't seem to know much and I think had only had it for 18 months or so. For instance, he insisted it had an inverter which after inspecting the rig I knew was not true. There were other systems he didn't know anything about too. So at this point I don't have electric hot water nor do I have a working front furnace. I hope to fix one of those issues in the very near future.
Thanks,
Jim.
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11-08-2020, 04:35 PM
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I and other had the little power switch go bad on the heater itself.
It can be poopped out to check to see if you have a hot coming from the circuit breaker.
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11-08-2020, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
I and other had the little power switch go bad on the heater itself.
It can be poopped out to check to see if you have a hot coming from the circuit breaker.
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So it's a press in switch? Thanks, I'll give that a try. Don't worry I'm very familiar with A/C trouble shooting. I won't electrocute myself but I am surprised that it would be that easy to access.
Thanks,
Jim.
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11-08-2020, 08:27 PM
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So it's a press in switch? Thanks, I'll give that a try. Don't worry I'm very familiar with A/C trouble shooting. I won't electrocute myself but I am surprised that it would be that easy to access.
Thanks,
Jim.
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Jim it has spade connectors and installed a plastic fuse until I found a replacement and used the inside CB to control the water heater.
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11-09-2020, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
Jim it has spade connectors and installed a plastic fuse until I found a replacement and used the inside CB to control the water heater.
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As usual, very valuable information. Thanks.
Jim.
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11-09-2020, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
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Jim it has spade connectors and installed a plastic fuse until I found a replacement and used the inside CB to control the water heater.
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What sort of plastic fuse did you use on this 110vAC line?
I just jumpered the two black wires and used the inside CB until I drove 4 miles and bought and installed a new switch before I moved the trailer from my site.
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11-09-2020, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AverageGuy
So it's a press in switch? Thanks, I'll give that a try. Don't worry I'm very familiar with A/C trouble shooting. I won't electrocute myself but I am surprised that it would be that easy to access.
Thanks,
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You can verify voltage at the element . that little toggle switch is a weak link . i removed mine and installed a lighted switch inside . Elements are cheap around 14$ 1440 watt easy peasy .
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11-09-2020, 08:51 AM
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As usual, very valuable information. Thanks.
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Jim......
Iggy is your “go to guy” like no other.
He also owns a 378 model (at least so far  ) and Iggy has more photos than anyone I know.
Just sayin’
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