Hot Water Tank leaks

woodduck · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: Hot Water Tank leaks

Jack, Too late for the C Dory, but I'll check this out for our travel trailer....thanks very much and good luck fishing. Ken

Grumpy · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:25 am Post subject:

While I was reading this topic I had a nasty feeling in the back of my mind that I had read something in the manual about my water tank (the one on the boat Embarassed

) about winterization.

Today I found the manual under a pile of paper on my desk and it has a large notice stating that anti-freeze can be very corrosive to an anode rod (if fitted) and will cause heavy sedimentation in the tank. It is recommended that the anode rod be removed and replace with a male drain plug for the winter.
That is for a Seaward tank but I imagine the same applies to others.

Just a thought as the dreaded winter season approaches for some of us.

Merv

matt_unique · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: Anode

The tank in Napoleon did not have an anode (model S700). If I recall correctly, the quick way to tell is to check to see if you have a plastic fitting down there...plastic means no anode. Sorry I can't be more specific - I will not be able to see the tank and describe it in more detail until this weekend.

Sans anode, it's OK to use the typical marine/RV antifreeze (propylene glycol). I spoke with Seaward tech rep about this prior to winterizing last year.

jennykatz · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: water heater

All the 25 owners with water heaters here is an easy fix discard the water heater. Go buy instant heat and a honda gen set and have all the hot water you need Just a thought why would this work or not??