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Old 03-30-2015, 08:48 AM   #21
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Thanks so much only thing I have not done...will post outcome later
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Old 03-30-2015, 03:52 PM   #22
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I think you hit the jackpot..but cannot seem to find part no...I have Atwood gch10A-3E 2001 model....what is check valve called?
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Old 03-30-2015, 03:54 PM   #23
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So, no mater what you do the tank is dry. The "hot water" you mention above is not hot but simply water flowing from the hot side faucet. Correct? If this is the case you have a bad check valve on the water heater. Just from memory () I think you have one for the cold in and the hot out. Replace the and I think you will be back in hot water. It this case this is a good thing.

At this point I suggest that you call the factory. With your SN they can tell you exactly where the check valve is and the part #. When I did a web search on the topic there are many other RV forums that have found this to be the problem.

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Yep just gotta find name and part numbers
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Old 03-31-2015, 09:13 AM   #24
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The parts list for your model Atwood water heater does not show the one-way valve as part of the heater. This back-flow prevention valve is a common plumbing part available from about all RV parts and plumbing supply stores. Here is the Atwood water heater service manual, which may be helpful in case of other problems.
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Thanks for everyone's help, still having trouble navigating back to my threads
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Old 04-01-2015, 08:07 AM   #26
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Thanks for everyone's help, still having trouble navigating back to my threads
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:49 PM   #28
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Don't know how to end thread,but you guys were so much help...was check valve....took out now hv hot water...just do not know if I need to put another one in, or just lv out...working fine without one ...was the cold water in valve...
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Don't know how to end thread,but you guys were so much help...was check valve....took out now hv hot water...just do not know if I need to put another one in, or just lv out...working fine without one ...was the cold water in valve...
Good news. You should consider putting another one in. There is a chance now for the hot water to back feed into the cold. Hot water out of the cold faucet is not only a surprise but you could get burned.

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Awesome, glad you figured it out and thanks for coming back and keeping us informed. A lot of people often have the same issue and seeing how others fixed it is a big help to them.
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Old 07-22-2015, 08:58 AM   #31
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Where does one find this check valve?

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Old 07-22-2015, 09:14 AM   #32
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On many the check valves (Winnebago uses two - one on the input and one on the output) are screwed right into the back of the water heater. On mine they look like brass nipples.
You might want to check with Winnebago customer service. They have been very helpful when I contacted them over the years.
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Thanks.

Stood on my head with the water heater halfway ripped out.

Found it. Took the guts out.

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Thanks.

Stood on my head with the water heater halfway ripped out.

Found it. Took the guts out.

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Old 07-29-2015, 10:47 AM   #35
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Thanks.

Stood on my head with the water heater halfway ripped out.

Found it. Took the guts out.

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So glad u got it fixed...still no check valve in mine yet, but no problem with water mixing...will fix during down time...
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