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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-09-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
2 Gallon Accumulator Tank in 5.0/Water Heat Relief Valve

We have a 2017 5.0 TA (display), purchased new in July 2018. Except for the first two or three times the water heater (WH) was used, I observed that the relief valve vented what I thought was an...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-22-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
Water Heater Check Valve Removed?

Has anyone with an Escape trailer removed (or relocated) the check valve installed at the cold water inlet on their water heater?

If anyone has, it would be helpful to learn if this caused any...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-21-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
My perspective is that venting 8-16 ounces of hot...

My perspective is that venting 8-16 ounces of hot water every time the water heater is employed is not acceptable. I understand that others may not share that view.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-20-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
Thank you very much. I looked and our trailer has...

Thank you very much. I looked and our trailer has the check valve on the cold water inlet at the water heater. So far as I can tell the standard guidance for plumbing these accumulator tanks is to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-20-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
Apparently it is rated for use in water heater or...

Apparently it is rated for use in water heater or boiler systems. From the description on Amazon:

PWP Accumulator Tank With Wall Mount Bracket 1/2" Female NPT 2 Gallon
by Pro Water Parts
Custom...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-19-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
Based on the size of the puddle under the trailer...

Based on the size of the puddle under the trailer I would estimate that 8-16 ounces come out of the valve at the top of the heat cycle, then (so far) the valve fully reseals. Based on decades of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-19-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 117,243
Posted By SWCO
2 Gallon Accumulator Tank in 5.0

In an unsuccessful attempt to prevent our water heater pressure relief valve from opening every time we use the water heater I installed a two gallon accumulator tank. It cost very little more than...
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