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[GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344690] Sun, 30 June 2019 15:47 Go to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Anyone remember off-hand how much heater hose I need to replace those
running to my 23's water heater? Is it 5/8" ID, isn't it? I was showing
the coach, on its pit, to a neighbor a while ago and found both hoses
dripping. They're long overdue for replacement. :-(

Ken H.
Americus, GA
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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344693 is a reply to message #344690] Sun, 30 June 2019 17:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Ken
On my 26’ I seem to recall using a 50 foot length of 5/8 and a shorter piece of 3/4” to replace all my hoses including the ones back to the water heater.

I think perhaps Bruce Hart would know the exact amount.

Emery Stora

> On Jun 30, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist wrote:
>
> Anyone remember off-hand how much heater hose I need to replace those
> running to my 23's water heater? Is it 5/8" ID, isn't it? I was showing
> the coach, on its pit, to a neighbor a while ago and found both hoses
> dripping. They're long overdue for replacement. :-(
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344695 is a reply to message #344693] Sun, 30 June 2019 18:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Thanks, Emery. I'll probably have time to pull them all to measure before
buying, but mail order may be significantly cheaper if I know how much to
buy.

Ken H.


On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 6:28 PM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Ken
> On my 26’ I seem to recall using a 50 foot length of 5/8 and a shorter
> piece of 3/4” to replace all my hoses including the ones back to the water
> heater.
>
> I think perhaps Bruce Hart would know the exact amount.
>
> Emery Stora
>
>> On Jun 30, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Anyone remember off-hand how much heater hose I need to replace those
>> running to my 23's water heater? Is it 5/8" ID, isn't it? I was showing
>> the coach, on its pit, to a neighbor a while ago and found both hoses
>> dripping. They're long overdue for replacement. :-(
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344699 is a reply to message #344690] Sun, 30 June 2019 19:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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Ken,

Lots of years ago, I asked that question here and was advised to buy the 50' box. I did, my coach had none when I got it.

When I was done, I had about 5 feet left. The bulk price on buying the box was well worth it.

Ours is a side bath GMC fit coach if that matters, I don't know where your water heater is, but mine is over the rear most right tire.

Matt


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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344701 is a reply to message #344695] Sun, 30 June 2019 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Even with your 23’ it will likely take 40’ so its probably going to be cheaper to buy a 50’ piece.
You can even get it through Amazon. Get a quality hose.

Emery

> On Jun 30, 2019, at 5:59 PM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist wrote:
>
> Thanks, Emery. I'll probably have time to pull them all to measure before
> buying, but mail order may be significantly cheaper if I know how much to
> buy.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 6:28 PM Emery Stora via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Ken
>> On my 26’ I seem to recall using a 50 foot length of 5/8 and a shorter
>> piece of 3/4” to replace all my hoses including the ones back to the water
>> heater.
>>
>> I think perhaps Bruce Hart would know the exact amount.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>>
>>> On Jun 30, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Anyone remember off-hand how much heater hose I need to replace those
>>> running to my 23's water heater? Is it 5/8" ID, isn't it? I was showing
>>> the coach, on its pit, to a neighbor a while ago and found both hoses
>>> dripping. They're long overdue for replacement. :-(
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>> _______________________________________________
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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344702 is a reply to message #344690] Sun, 30 June 2019 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jack Ramsey is currently offline  Jack Ramsey   United States
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Gates Heater Hose - Charter 28401 5/8" X 50' Charter (ONE PER PKG) (28401)
Internal Diameter : 5/8" or 15.9mm
Length: 50 Feet
Working Pressure: 60 psi

what I ordered for my 26ft palm beach. easy install


Jack Ramsey Tulare, CA TZE165V101526 1975 Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344704 is a reply to message #344690] Sun, 30 June 2019 22:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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Ken,

When I did my 26' a while back, I used almost all of a 50' box of 5/8" like the other guys said, plus about 6 - 8' of 3/4"


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Re: [GMCnet] Water Heater Hose [message #344705 is a reply to message #344702] Sun, 30 June 2019 23:00 Go to previous message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Thanks, All.

After Emery's first reply I decided to go ahead and order: 50' Gates 28401
from Amazon Prime for $42.68 w/GA sales tax.

Ken H.




On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 10:35 PM Jack Ramsey via Gmclist <
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> Gates Heater Hose - Charter 28401 5/8" X 50' Charter (ONE PER PKG) (28401)
> Internal Diameter : 5/8" or 15.9mm
> Length: 50 Feet
> Working Pressure: 60 psi
>
> what I ordered for my 26ft palm beach. easy install
> --
> Jack Ramsey
> Tulare, CA
> TZE165V101526
> 1975 Palm Beach
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