What's wrong near my hose heating system? My water radiator is acting up. It doesn't seem to hold ample...
My water radiator is acting up. It doesn't seem to hold ample hot water. This of late started recently. It does bake up water, but the hot wet will only ending for 3-5 minutes, then it would suddenly turn rime cold. I nearly froze to death the first time it happen to me (JK). xP
I called up the company because the marine heater is still within warranty. The guy said the parts are free but I have to income for shipping. If I need someone to install the parts, it would cost me nearly $70 per hour for labor. A brand spanking new water heating system (that's comparable to the one I have right now) is singular $200!
I want to try to fix it myself...
Does anyone have any experience beside water heaters and know what might be wrong beside mine?
It sounds approaching it is fairly unmarked so it shouldn't be having any trouble. Try turning up the dial to a sophisticated temp. Have someone turn on the hot water while you are at the furnace to see if it comes on when the water is turned on, it may be that it is not holding the river at a high plenty temp or it may be too small for your needs. There are copious things it could be so try and analyze the situation from the source to the shower. It has to be something,well brought-up luck.
the parts are free but the labor isn't.........
to me it seems close to he is trying to pull one on you........
if your motor is under warranty and your alternator screw up are you suppose to get it free and put it on yourself......
I believe that deeply of the water heaters hold two separate heating elements on them and one might be burned out..........
not sure but that could be the problem..........
Answers: Okidokey.. since youve been running this marine heater for a few years, and it is merely now acting up... my guess is that one of the heat elements has gone fruitless. A second place to check is the thermostat controlling the element. (usually one thermostat per thing, 2 elements in a standard dampen heater).
A voltmeter is the quickest way to check these parts. If the thermostat have gone bad, afterwards it will not turn on the heating factor... no matter what temp it is set to (most thermostats hold a tiny dial on their face, you can set beside a flat blade screwdriver).
If the thermostat is good, and it is the feature that has burned out, after you will have power going TO the component, but not FROM it.
Since you have SOME hot river, I expect it is just ONE of the two elements that have gone bad.
After the electrical lead is disconnected from the element, you can use a substantial plier, or special socket wrench to unscrew the element from the hose down heater (those that own a screw base) or unbolt it (typically 4 bolt/base). The element removal tool (an oversized socket, really) can be found anywhere that sell the parts... usually come 2 sizes to a package.
Two tips... turn sour the electric to the hot water kiln before disconnecting the electrical system... and drain the tank to below the component you are going to replace, after you shut off the sea, hehehehe.
See if you can get the brand baptize, and model number off of the manufacturer's plate... near that info, you can look it up on the net, and see an actual picture of the thermostat, and heat elements used in that model, and relatively often, a service almanac on how to check, and repair/replace the items.
If you're not comfortable doing this, you can get a local 'handyman' to bear care of this for you. (Usually at smaller quantity than $70/hour)
Since you say you'd resembling to give this a shot yourself... here are some 'indication pics' to look at, and an article -
Thermostats (one for upper element, one for lower - click on the pics to expand them) - http://www.famousparts.com/170desumoth.h...
Heating Element - http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I...
Link to 'do it yourself' site (goes into a bit more detail than I have here) - http://www.doityourself.com/stry/mobileh...
Most thermostats run around $1... heating elements can run as lofty as $30 each, depending on the type.... only to give you an theory of what your 'warranty' is covering for you, hehe.
Take the time to get the brand/model number... and read up on it.
Oh... a voltmeter (digital) can be bought for as little as $20, depending on where on earth you get it. Analog meters (needle) can be have for as little as $12.... For my money, I prefer the digital. As long as you don't throw them around, and follow the instructions, they last. Every tool box should enjoy one good meter, they are merely too handy for so many uses.
The biggest problem I see here, is that you're going to be erudition how to use the meter, AND how to fix the water radiator, at the same time. Either one can be confusing to the uninitiated.
If you want a 'quick' approach... speak about them to send you both thermostats and elements, and basically replace them all. When you verbs them out... the 'bad' element will usually hold a burn spot along it someplace. Mark down how you disconnect what (pictures are handy), and in what direct, and simply retrace the steps to put the new ones contained by.
Good Luck