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water heater issue


I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take it to a Dometic service agent for an expert assessment. Has anyone out there had a similar experience. The Truma air con is brilliant, however!



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There might be a seperate temperature valve under the van Chris, could be worth a peak.

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Thanks, Doug. I have had a good look under the van around the heater unit and couldn't see anything that remotely looked like a temperature adjustment knob, etc. I am just interested if anyone else has a Truma like mine, and has had any issues. If not, I'll just take it to my local Dometic agent.


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I must have a different model. Ours has two settings on the On/Off switch and the hottest setting is just right for the dishes and also shower!

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Seems the thermostat is not working ? Or not wired correctly ??

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Hi, Glen. Yes. You must have a different model. mine has a dial with 1 to 5 (I assume 5 is the hottest!).


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My diagnosis is that the thermostat is faulty. I will get Dometic to check it out.


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All Truma 14 litre Stainless Steel Hot Water Systems sold and fitted in Australia Do Not have a Multi Adjustable Thermostat , they all have a Two Position Switch with preset Temperatures of 60 and 70 degrees only.

I would say that if your van is a European Brand as in your Avatar then it could be set up differently. The only other Truma Hot water heater is what is called a Combi Heater which has a Water and Air Heater Combined together in the one unit but I think they are only 10 litre Capacity from what I have read.

Cheers Kev.



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Hi, Kev! Yes, you nailed it. Mine is an Elddis. The van is great (except for the water heater issue)!


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