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fbhtxak
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Larry,
Had almost identical problem with OEM Atwood in '78 Royale. After exhausting
causes for erratic firing, I replaced the control board. That was on
08Oct'94 at a then cost of $165. 'Not a problem since... But coach has been
in sealed garage since early 1998. I suspect exposure to the elements was a
major factor in the OEM control board failure. 'Was parked under (but open)
cover at original owner's home in LaJolla, CA ('78 - '93 overlooking Pacific
Ocean) and no cover my home in Anchorage ('93 - '98).
Fred Hudspeth
Fred Hudspeth
1978 Royale (TZE 368V101335) - Tyler, TX
1982 Airstream Excella (motorhome) - Cooper Landing, Alaska
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:59:03 -0600
From: Larry < weidnerl@wwt.net>
Subject: [GMCnet] House water heater issues
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HI all,
I have an Atwood GH6-8E 6gal Propane water heater with a build date of
12/2001. When I turn it on in the morning, sometimes it lights on the first
start. Sometimes it takes 5 or more starts for it to light. Sometimes after
it is lit, the fire will just go out. Sometimes that is right away,
sometimes it is 5-10 minutes after it is lit that the fire goes out. Seems
to be worse in cold weather. I suspect it is the thermocouple going bad
and thinking the fire went out so is shutting the propane off. Any ideas how
to diagnose this? Or do you recognize these symptoms and know what the
problem is. Getting tired of shaving with cold water...any help is welcome.
--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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