denmar528

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Oooohhhh NNooooo!! Someone please help me!! First day camping today, de-winterized the new TT in record time...UH-OH!! No hot water coming from faucets! Atwood hot water heater functioning perfectly, tank is full, air bled out...WATER IS HOT...somehow, cold water is mixing with hot between heater tank and faucet...don't know if I turned the correct valve...what to do Can someone help me? Anyone? Please? Oh!! And a Happy Campin' Easter to All!!
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old guy

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the answer lies in your post. turn the right valve.
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tom_kat

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sounds like a bypass valve turned the wrong way,
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FyrFytrDad

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Sounds like your bypass valve might still be closed?
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tvman44

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Sounds like your bypass valve is still open.
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RPFAN

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Check to make sure the outside shower valves are in the off position. If they are on, they will mix hot with cold and give you either warm or cold water
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denmar528

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'IT WORKED!! I found the right valve' Thank you! Thank You, All! Stop By next time you're in Jersey, Pine Cone Resort, site 86...cigars and beverage on the house!!!!
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pete42

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It just so happens I'll be there Monday, what a lucky break for me.
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cummin strong

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sounds like you got the right valve...I know the anticipation is terrible when you know you are going out camping but try to keep the excitement down a little next time...lol...I know the feeling we are going next weekend and the wait is horrible.....!!!!
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I thought we were all heading there either today or monday were'nt we.
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