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Date:         Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:20:57 EDT
Reply-To:     Gflat13@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg Pratt <Gflat13@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Hot water heater
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Has anyone considered installing an RV water heater such as a Suburban 6gal
or 3gal in a Westy? I realize these units have huge hideous doors and require
cutting a large hole, but could they be modified to vent through the fridge
flue or install a second flue without cutting? I was thinking these heaters
could be used for a hydronic heating system inline with a low wattage pump
and a thermostatic control.
 I ran across this article and it got me to thinking:


http://www.solarhaven.org/HPArticle.htm


Maybe circulate water through an automotive coil or run hydronic tubing under
a false floor. Tap off for hot showers. Crazy idea? Anyone have experience
with these types of heaters?


gp
87 Syncro
86 GL 7p
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