jpeterman57
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When using on board water in my 2004 Fleetwood Prowler 24BH, the temperature fluctuates at all faucets hot/cold as the water pump cycles on and off.
Also the kitchen sink faucet sputters air when turned on initialy. I suspect this is because of an air leak in the faucet area but the water temp fluctuation has me baffled.
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wtravlr1
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when the faucet sputters it just air in the lines, keep running and it should clear. The temp, if it just for a minute is just the difference in temp between the tank and the lines, if your run it for a few min does it get warm?
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jpeterman57
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Water never actually gets hot. Stays lukewarm in gas or electric mode. I have been advised there is a water heater bypass valve that is probably left open and needs to be closed. I'll have to look for it next time I'm down at the farm.
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jpeterman57
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The water temperature would go hot/cold /hot/cold etc... as you hear the water pump cycle on and off. Weird.
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okraman
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Sounds like the hot water heater bypass valve is open.
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JJBIRISH
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Two likely things… the bypass as already said or if it happens in sync with the pump it might be a faulty check valve in the HWT outlet stuck in the open position…
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jpeterman57
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Everyone has good points. Thanks a lot!
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I just installed a new pump and it does the same thing. I'll try the above suggestions.
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jpeterman57
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Pulled the panel inside covering the water heater and there were two valves. I turned one to open and the problem was corrected.
I think the water heater had been winterized and the valve was never repositioned in the spring.
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