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Date:         Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:01:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hot water heater
Comments: To: Gflat13@AOL.COM
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I use a suburban water heater in my RV. It works great, but is designed for a pressurized water system. That would just mean an RV style pump as well. Would work fine if you could make it fit. Probably cost around $300 total for new parts.

Bill

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Pratt" <Gflat13@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 9:20 AM Subject: Hot water heater

> > 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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