Engine Heat Exchanger Hot Water Heater

This rv water heater has an engine heat exchanger that heats the water as you drive.

Engine heat exchanger hot water heater.

The automatic direct spark gas pilot and electric heating element continue to supply hot water at your destination. A 1500w heating element and large diameter dual loop heat exchanger provide two ways to heat water. Secondly a 110v heating element installed low down in the water heater can heat the water. The tank itself is protected by a 75 psi t p temperature and pressure relief valve.

The coils heat the water inside the water heater. The need for the heater to be mounted below the engine s heat exchanger to prevent problems with coolant circulation further complicated matters. While the boat is under way the main engine heat exchanger transfers heat through coils in the water heater. Whale seaward 11 gal hot water heater w rear heat exchanger galvanized steel part s1100 marine 5 0 out of 5 stars 2.

The official method is to add a heat exchanger in series with the coolant raw water heat exchanger. Dense foam insulation provides better and longer heat retention than traditional fiberglass. 110v can be supplied by shore power or an onboard generator when away from the dock. West marine water heaters feature a marine grade aluminum case and cladded aluminum tank.

The problem once again was space. Enjoy hot water heated dockside with 120v ac power or with engine heat when underway. That extra heat exchanger is then made part of a loop that includes such extra heat exchangers at engine and genset plus the water heater hydronic heater and a loop through the boat interior like standard hydronic heating. Because the water heater on your boat has two sources of heat you need to understand the differences in temperature that are possible to avoid a scalding.

Hands on sailor from our december 2010 issue. Marine grade water heater with two ways to heat water. 110v 120v electric mini tank hot water heater storage 1 5kw kitchen household compact size point of. Don t land in hot water.

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