On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story).
Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to be coming from the bottom of the unit. Guess I will have to take out the unit when I get to Karumba to locate the leak, On line investigation says they have a ceramic lined stainless steel system so should not leak ??
Does anybody have any suggestions. HELP
John
oldbobsbus said
01:43 PM Apr 15, 2014
Hi John, they have a ceramic lined steel tank.
Pity it isn't a gas/12v body you need as I have a new body only instock that I bought when my PCB and gas valve assembly tossed in the towel and it was cheaper to buy the whole assembly that the 2 parts I needed..
Sparkster said
04:09 PM Apr 15, 2014
G'day John.
A couple of questions,
How old is the heater/van?
Have you ever changed the anode?
Are you sure it's not just the pressure relief valve venting? Some van builders let the valve just relieve onto the floor of the installation.
Keith....
Crackles said
06:18 PM Apr 15, 2014
John,
Unfortunately just two weeks ago I had exactly the same problem.
I searched everywhere for the leak, replaced the hot water inlet but in the end the only option was to pull the old Suburban out and removed the foam casing, it revealed the rust on the bottom (Stainless Steel I don't think) and the actual leak was around the base of the cold water inlet not the fitting. So I ordered a new SW6DEA Suburban 22Ltr and fitted it myself. I was advised to get the gas connected by a gas fitter and the Electrics by Electrician so that was easy in the bush
Cheer Crackles
_wombat_ said
07:44 AM Apr 16, 2014
Sparkster wrote:
G'day John.
A couple of questions,
How old is the heater/van?
Have you ever changed the anode?
Are you sure it's not just the pressure relief valve venting? Some van builders let the valve just relieve onto the floor of the installation.
Keith....
the ceramic lined tanks do not have an anode
ParamountCruiser said
08:21 AM Apr 16, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
the ceramic lined tanks do not have an anode
Surburban HWS tanks are ceramic lined and they have an anode.
deverall11 said
10:10 AM Apr 16, 2014
If you need a replacement, I would be looking at a 'tankless' unit. It fits in exactly the same place as the existing Suburban and cost about the same if not less. www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/181219000651
Larry
Sparkster said
11:49 AM Apr 16, 2014
The reason for the sacrificial anode is to deposit itself onto where the "ceramic" or vitreous enamal has failed.
Similar to household water heaters the anode needs replacement to protect the steel tank.
That was the reason for that question, if the anode has never been replaced and is a bit old and gone then there can be bare steel tank exposed to the dodgy water.
Having said that, like stainless steel tanks they don't last forever unfortunately.
Keith....
-- Edited by Sparkster on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 02:00:51 PM
ken thomas said
01:23 PM Apr 16, 2014
I had my suburban tank replaced when it sprung a leak, was about 18 months old and rang suburban and they replaced it under warranty.
They sent another one after I sent them a copy of my receipt from the purchase of the van
delivered within the week and I replaced it
Very happy with the service so if not to old contact the man'f
Ken
oldbobsbus said
01:33 PM Apr 16, 2014
Sparkster wrote:
The reason for the sacrificial anode is to deposit itself onto where the "ceramic" or vitreous enamal has failed.
Similar to household water heaters the anode needs replacement to protect the steel tank.
That was the reason for that question, if the anode has never been replaced and is a bit old and gone then there can be bare steel tank exposed to the dodgy water.
Having said that, like stainless steel tanks they don't last forever unfortunately.
Keith....
Keith your posts are very hard to read..
Could you please double the size of the font or revert to the default font..
Sparkster said
02:02 PM Apr 16, 2014
Sorry oldbob is my previous post better now?
Keith....
oldbobsbus said
04:00 PM Apr 16, 2014
Sparkster wrote:
Sorry oldbob is my previous post better now?
Keith....
Not too much of this old bit
Yep that's better.. Comic Sans is always hard to read unless it is large and in bold..
Sparkster said
05:08 PM Apr 17, 2014
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
_wombat_ said
06:20 PM Apr 17, 2014
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
oldbobsbus said
06:56 PM Apr 17, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
_wombat_ said
07:05 PM Apr 17, 2014
oldbobsbus wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
have you heard of the problems Dougwe is having with his tug? I told him it was all to do with his bloody wombat scoop, all he needs to do is take it off and his tug will be fixed.
Dougwe said
07:16 PM Apr 17, 2014
oldbobsbus wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
I have put one free of charge in the mail Bob. No need for distructions as it comes with all fittings needed and are self explanatory. It only scoops one way too.
_wombat_ said
07:37 PM Apr 17, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
oldbobsbus wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
I have put one free of charge in the mail Bob. No need for distructions as it comes with all fittings needed and are self explanatory. It only scoops one way too.
SEE OLDBOB, you are getting one for free, that just shows you how much they are worth, sweet f all.
I can't work out how Dougwe is saying "It only scoops one way two" does not make sense to me.
rockylizard said
09:41 PM Apr 17, 2014
Rheo47 wrote:
On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story).
Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to be coming from the bottom of the unit. Guess I will have to take out the unit when I get to Karumba to locate the leak, On line investigation says they have a ceramic lined stainless steel system so should not leak ??
Does anybody have any suggestions. HELP
John
Gday...
Just thought I'd remind us all what the OP's origianl question was.
Cheers - John
Sparkster said
09:56 PM Apr 17, 2014
Actually I was just thinking the same thing but he hasn't come back on to answer a couple of "helping hand" questions so he must have got his answer somewhere.
Keith....
rockylizard said
10:00 PM Apr 17, 2014
Gday...
Or lost interest
Cheers - John
oldbobsbus said
08:43 AM Apr 18, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
oldbobsbus wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Sparkster wrote:
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
I have put one free of charge in the mail Bob. No need for distructions as it comes with all fittings needed and are self explanatory. It only scoops one way too.
Thanks Doug, he's my mate again today so don't rush into posting it..
On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story).
Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to be coming from the bottom of the unit. Guess I will have to take out the unit when I get to Karumba to locate the leak, On line investigation says they have a ceramic lined stainless steel system so should not leak ??
Does anybody have any suggestions. HELP
John
Pity it isn't a gas/12v body you need as I have a new body only instock that I bought when my PCB and gas valve assembly tossed in the towel and it was cheaper to buy the whole assembly that the 2 parts I needed..
G'day John.
A couple of questions,
How old is the heater/van?
Have you ever changed the anode?
Are you sure it's not just the pressure relief valve venting? Some van builders let the valve just relieve onto the floor of the installation.
Keith....
John,
Unfortunately just two weeks ago I had exactly the same problem.
I searched everywhere for the leak, replaced the hot water inlet but in the end the only option was to pull the old Suburban out and removed the foam casing, it revealed the rust on the bottom (Stainless Steel I don't think) and the actual leak was around the base of the cold water inlet not the fitting. So I ordered a new SW6DEA Suburban 22Ltr and fitted it myself. I was advised to get the gas connected by a gas fitter and the Electrics by Electrician so that was easy in the bush
Cheer Crackles
the ceramic lined tanks do not have an anode
Surburban HWS tanks are ceramic lined and they have an anode.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/181219000651
Larry
The reason for the sacrificial anode is to deposit itself onto where the "ceramic" or vitreous enamal has failed.
Similar to household water heaters the anode needs replacement to protect the steel tank.
That was the reason for that question, if the anode has never been replaced and is a bit old and gone then there can be bare steel tank exposed to the dodgy water.
Having said that, like stainless steel tanks they don't last forever unfortunately.
Keith....
-- Edited by Sparkster on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 02:00:51 PM
They sent another one after I sent them a copy of my receipt from the purchase of the van
delivered within the week and I replaced it
Very happy with the service so if not to old contact the man'f
Ken
Keith your posts are very hard to read..
Could you please double the size of the font or revert to the default font..
Sorry oldbob is my previous post better now?
Keith....
Not too much of this old bit
Yep that's better.. Comic Sans is always hard to read unless it is large and in bold..
OOOOPS! Sorry OldBob.
Happy Easter-hope the Easter Bunny is good to you.
Keith....
you are right, he is an old phart
Much more of your cheek and I'll get a copy of Dougs scoop and come looking for ya
have you heard of the problems Dougwe is having with his tug? I told him it was all to do with his bloody wombat scoop, all he needs to do is take it off and his tug will be fixed.
I have put one free of charge in the mail Bob. No need for distructions as it comes with all fittings needed and are self explanatory. It only scoops one way too.
SEE OLDBOB, you are getting one for free, that just shows you how much they are worth, sweet f all.
I can't work out how Dougwe is saying "It only scoops one way two" does not make sense to me.
Gday...
Just thought I'd remind us all what the OP's origianl question was.
Cheers - John
Actually I was just thinking the same thing but he hasn't come back on to answer a couple of "helping hand" questions so he must have got his answer somewhere.
Keith....
Gday...
Or lost interest
Cheers - John
Thanks Doug, he's my mate again today so don't rush into posting it..
