Bypassing your water heater allows you to drain the water from it without affecting the rest of the water system. Here are some tips on how to bypass your RVs water heater.
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1Note the location of the water heater access door on the exterior of the RV.
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2Go inside and find the inside access to the water heater. This is usually behind a cabinet door, or behind a small piece of paneling screwed to the wall.
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3Open the inside access to the water heater. You should be able to see the water lines running to and from the water heater.
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4Count the number of valves on the water lines connected to the water heater. There should be either one or three valves.
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5Follow the step according to the valve system you have. Depending on whether you have a one valve system or a three valve system, here is what to do next:
- One Valve System: Turn the valve to the vertical position. This valve should be on the lower line connected to the water heater.
- Three Valve System: Turn the top and bottom valves to the closed position (usually perpendicular to the line). Then turn the middle valve to the open position (usually parallel to the line).
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How do I bypass gas water heater in RV to install an electric one direct to water lines?Answered by wikiHow Contributor
- Disconnect your gas line and cap it off with a shut-off or remove it entirely, then mark and disconnect your hot and cold lines. Connect your correct lines to your new electric tank and new power source. Cap the gas line as close to the source tanks as possible for protection, then you pipe is still there in case you ever want to change back over. If water connecting lines are different, you will need to purchase appropriate fittings; never adapt smaller, as this increases pressure in your lines and makes them subject to burst.
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