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04-02-2018, 07:46 PM
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Aqua-Hot Leak
Our Aqua-Hot works perfectly; however, it appears to be losing ~4 oz of fluid per week.
I pulled the cover, cleaned a grungy fluid mess off the floor under the burner, lifted the insulation sheet in the middle of the unit, and saw the right side insulation appeared to be a bit soaked with fluid.
After holding up the insulation sheet for a few minutes, a puddle of fluid leaked onto the clean floor from the back side of the unit (see pic - sorry, it should be rotated to the right).
Too late this PM to reach Aqua-Hot service - I'll try in the AM - but was wondering if anyone has had a similar leak (sorry - tried the search, but couldn't find).
Thanks,
BG
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2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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04-02-2018, 09:14 PM
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Professional help is available online for Free at:
Roger Berke: RV Hydronic Heater Repair - Home ( RV Hydronic Heater Repair - Home)
Aqua-Hot and Hydro Hot are both made by the same company. Aqua-Hot is a newer version.
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04-02-2018, 10:04 PM
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ByeTheWay
Professional help is available online for Free at:
Roger Berke: RV Hydronic Heater Repair - Home ( RV Hydronic Heater Repair - Home)
Aqua-Hot and Hydro Hot are both made by the same company. Aqua-Hot is a newer version.
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Yes - I registered earlier this PM; however, the site still won't allow me access - maybe tomorrow... Thanks,
BG
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Bob Gash
Murfreesboro, TN
2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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04-02-2018, 10:23 PM
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Aren't you still under warranty? I'd call Entegra first.
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04-03-2018, 07:57 AM
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The expansion tank leaked on mine and the fluid followed the overflow hose down to the Aquahot unit. Check the hose and under the tank to see if you have the same issue. Best of luck.
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2017 Anthem 44B
Spring, TX
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04-03-2018, 09:29 AM
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Thanks for the notes.
I called Entegra CS earlier this AM, and they had me call the local Aqua-Hot repair service (mobile service - message in).
Regarding the expansion tank - I checked, and all is "dry" in that area. The leak appears to be coming from the mid-back side of the unit on the right side...
Thanks,
BG
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Bob Gash
Murfreesboro, TN
2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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04-03-2018, 09:35 AM
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Mine is leaking too, but it's from a hose going to the front/exchanger. Tried tightening the fitting and it's still leaking. Hopefully mine will be easier to fix than a leaking boiler!
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Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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04-03-2018, 07:24 PM
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Once I hear from the mobile repair company, I'll post an update on what's going on... Thanks,
BG
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Bob Gash
Murfreesboro, TN
2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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04-10-2018, 10:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Mine is leaking too, but it's from a hose going to the front/exchanger. Tried tightening the fitting and it's still leaking. Hopefully mine will be easier to fix than a leaking boiler!
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my boiler leak was easy to fix- leave the motorhome, "two arms and a leg" at the shop and pick it up when its done
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2008 40' Beaver Contessa
Fulltime RVers with toys.
Sandcar, Razor, and a Jeep. Where we play is where we sleep.
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04-10-2018, 10:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanKathyC
my boiler leak was easy to fix- leave the motorhome, "two arms and a leg" at the shop and pick it up when its done
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Just got mime back from the shop a few weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't pin the leak down till after I left so the shop trip was only $2,700. First time I've paid a shop to do stuff I usually do myself.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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04-11-2018, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Just got mime back from the shop a few weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't pin the leak down till after I left so the shop trip was only $2,700. First time I've paid a shop to do stuff I usually do myself.
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ouch i guess at least my leak was easy to find- coolant running out the exhaust- but cost almost four times that to fix it. hope yours is nothing like that! i agree the getting old thing isnt what the cruise adds depict sometimes
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2008 40' Beaver Contessa
Fulltime RVers with toys.
Sandcar, Razor, and a Jeep. Where we play is where we sleep.
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04-16-2018, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Quick update on our leak: took our coach to the AH area tech, and, as I suspected, there was no evident leak detected. They confirmed it appears the leak is originating under, or on the right side of the tank.
AH gave them a rather complicated pressure-test procedure they need to perform. Fortunately, we're not in a huge rush, so we'll leave our coach with them for testing and repair, regardless of what's necessary (replace tank, or...).
I'll update as I learn more. Thanks,
BG
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Bob Gash
Murfreesboro, TN
2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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04-16-2018, 04:50 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
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Thanks for that update Bob, it will help others.
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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04-19-2018, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Found the Leak
I spoke with our AH tech, and they found the leak - the rear cold-water inlet nipple.
They went through quite a process to find - even with AH's standard pressure test, the leak wasn't evident. However, the tech remembered I'd said it only leaked when hot, so they super-heated the tank, and voila, they located the very small leak.
This is evidently a very rare problem. JMO, but this might explain how our unit could pass AH's stringent tank testing procedure - I doubt they heat every tank during testing.
Now it's in AH's hands for review and decisioning what steps to take from here.
I'll continue to update.
[By the way, the service is being performed by "Mister RV Service" in Portland, TN, just north of Nashville. Seems to be a very competent repair station.]
Thanks,
BG
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Murfreesboro, TN
2017 Entegra Aspire 44B - Sold
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