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Review on Atwood 94026 XT Water Heater by James Crofton

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Do not order a replacement tank until you are certain of the nature of the water leak.

Exact replacement, the problem is not the device. The leak was caused by the wrong 20 inch hoses, all of which were plastic and designed to connect to the sink faucet. A plastic fitting at the tank outlet at 140 degrees Fahrenheit caused the fitting to discolor, become brittle and crack, resulting in increased leakage. The solution was to replace the plumbing lines with 30-inch stainless steel cross-weave and chrome-plated brass hardware that could withstand the heat. Carefully roll up the water lines so they don't scratch the wires. Do the same with the wires and use a detachable protective tube to protect the 12V DC wires and the individual 120V AC wires. After cleaning the old tank, I check the pressure in the tank using the hydrostatic test method and the volumetric installation method. To ensure the tank is viable.

Pros
  • water heater
Cons
  • I will write later