I have had a gander at my Suburban HWS and it looks like this -
Notice it is a brass pipe whereas your unit seems to have the red plastic pipe ... and obviously with the heat of the gas would definitely be in jeopardy.
I have also Googled for images of Suburban HWS's and they all seem to either have no pipe showing or a brass pipe.
Not sure how any of that helps you, other than to replace the plastic one with brass.
Cheers - John
Dolly said
02:23 PM Dec 22, 2014
Thanks John,
very helpful!
I notice your gas air pipe is not as burnt or heat affected as mine also.
I could still have a Back Burn issue.
Time to have a look inside for a blockage maybe.
Definitely going to change to copper.
Merry Xmas - Len
rockylizard said
02:27 PM Dec 22, 2014
Gday...
My HWS has been used rarely on gas. I camp predominantly, but my hot water comes from a billy on the fire .. or if no fire a billy on the gas stove.
It is quicker to heat 2 ltrs of water that way than 22 litrs in the Suburban. I get away with this because I do not use the shower if camping and just have "bucket washes" .... old fart stuck in his ways
cheers - John
Dolly said
02:36 PM Dec 22, 2014
Good one John!
Yes my wife and I do the same at times.
Just don't want the Suburban burning us down in the middle of nowhere.
Love the sound of rain as well
Merry Xmas
Dolly said
03:06 PM Feb 20, 2015
finally sorted this one. I had dirt in the venturi ....so simple.
Also replaced plastic red pipe with Copper .
All fixed.
Hi all,
anyone had an issue with back burn in their water heater.
I have just discovered my red plastic overflow pipe has been melted near the gas flow manifold.
Just interested to here from any one that has had the same problem and can perhaps give me a few tips
Regards - Len
frank
Sorry , yes that would help.
it is a Jayco Sterling 2013 25ft.
Suburban Hot water system.
Gday...
I have had a gander at my Suburban HWS and it looks like this -
Notice it is a brass pipe whereas your unit seems to have the red plastic pipe ... and obviously with the heat of the gas would definitely be in jeopardy.
I have also Googled for images of Suburban HWS's and they all seem to either have no pipe showing or a brass pipe.
Not sure how any of that helps you, other than to replace the plastic one with brass.
Cheers - John
very helpful!
I notice your gas air pipe is not as burnt or heat affected as mine also.
I could still have a Back Burn issue.
Time to have a look inside for a blockage maybe.
Definitely going to change to copper.
Merry Xmas - Len
Gday...
My HWS has been used rarely on gas. I camp predominantly, but my hot water comes from a billy on the fire .. or if no fire a billy on the gas stove.
It is quicker to heat 2 ltrs of water that way than 22 litrs in the Suburban. I get away with this because I do not use the shower if camping and just have "bucket washes" .... old fart stuck in his ways
cheers - John
Yes my wife and I do the same at times.
Just don't want the Suburban burning us down in the middle of nowhere.
Love the sound of rain as well
Merry Xmas
Also replaced plastic red pipe with Copper .
All fixed.