What is the Atwood switch in camper?
The Atwood 91959 is a screw-on power switch for your Atwood electronic ignition water heater. Mountable on the wall with two (2) screws.
What is the switch for on my RV water heater?
ANSWER: Hi the two switches in the kitchen of your RV are for your RV’s Hot Water Heater which can be operated either by propane or 120 volt electric. When you are not connected to electric and need hot water you would turn on the switch with the flame on it to run the hot water heater on Propane.
Where is reset button on Atwood water heater?
Find the reset button near the heating element. The reset button is red and is probably protruding out if it requires resetting. Push the reset button in with your finger until it clicks into place. The top of the button remains flush with the side of the water heater.
Should I leave my propane water heater on all the time?
It only takes a tiny spark to ignite highly combustible propane gas – which can mean an explosion or fire in case of accident. The simple and safe answer that you should not leave your RV hot water heater on all the time if it is propane powered.
What is switch with red light?
It’s an on/off switch to something. The light turns on when the switch is on. Like the others have said, the red light indicates something is on or running.
Can I run my RV water heater on gas and electric at the same time?
As mentioned before, you can choose to use both the propane and electric options together if you happen to have a heater with both. You can choose to leave your water heater on or switch it off between uses. However, it is important to note that leaving a propane heater running will empty your fuel tank pretty quickly.
Should water heater be switched on?
It’s better to leave the hot water heater on all the time, rather than turning it on and off. Your immersion heater or boiler will heat up hot water which is stored in a tank. As long as the tank has a good insulating jacket, it will keep the water hot all day, without needing to be constantly reheated.
How much propane does an RV water heater use?
A typical RV furnace would use between 20,000 and 40,000. A 20lb tank of propane will provide @ 432000 BTU hours. So running constantly, a 20000 BTU furnace would go through a 20lb tank of propane in about 22 hours.
Can I leave my hot water heater on in my camper?
Just like in your home, it is safe to leave your electric powered RV water heater on all the time whether stationary or on the road. There are other downsides such as cost and environmental impact of fuel consumption – but safety should not be a concern.
