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05-19-2013, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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elect water heater
I am having trouble getting my hot water heater to work on electric. I have a 2005 2955RL. I have a switch outside at the bottom of the water heater, although I am unable to turn it on. The switch does not want to move when I push it. Does anyone have any info or expertise on if I am doing something wrong or any help? Thanks in advance for all those MOC members that help out.
Russ
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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05-19-2013, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Hi Russ,
The small black switch must be on for the 120v heater to work. If it is stuck, turn off the 120vac ckt breaker for the heater. Spray it in the crack around the rocker part with a light oil like PB Blaster, maybe WD-40 and see if it will free up.
If not, pry it out of the hole, you can probably get one at Radio Shack, must be 120vac/15a rated. If not your local RV Dealer can get you one. You will probably break/destroy the switch, but it is bad anyway.
If you can not get a switch, just connect the wires on the switch together and if the element is OK, the thermostat is not tripped, you have 120vac to the heater, it should heat.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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05-19-2013, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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switch is frozen. they are not good at all. They are easy to find. I did a search for them when I replaced my first one and found it. Also OZZ should have one in his catalog. Check with him.
I finally removed mine last year and put a switch inside where it is a lot more available to get to
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05-19-2013, 06:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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One thing to look at before you do a lot of work is if something is caught in the hole on the switch. Those little black switches came from the factory with a tiny keeper thru them. If it broke off and the keeper shaft is still in the hole the switch wouldn't function. Stick a needle thru the hole and see if it's open.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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05-20-2013, 04:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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As indicated, the switch quality leaves something to be desired, and many folks simply hardwire the back of the switch, and then turn the heater on and off from inside. In my case, a weeping relief valve created too much moisture.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-31-2013, 01:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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Replaced the switch today, found it at a hardware store. It was an easy fix. We now have hot water via the campground power that we already paid for. Thanks to all for your help. I can't wait until I am knowledgeable enough to help others out.
Russ
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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