Hot water flow stopped at all sites.

[shcusmc1]

On my 2005 Adventurer the hot water flow just slowed to a trickle suddenly at all sites. I went to the by-pass valve and with it in by-pass mode I have flow at all sites. I drained the tank and while doing so used air pressure to back flow the discharge side of tank. The air entered the tank fine. any help would be appreciated.

 

[shcusmc1]

On my 2005 Adventurer the hot water flow just slowed to a trickle suddenly at all sites. I went to the by-pass valve and with it in by-pass mode I have flow at all sites. I drained the tank and while doing so used air pressure to back flow the discharge side of tank. The air entered the tank fine. any help would be appreciated.

 

[skigramp]

it sounds to me like you need a new check valve on your hot water heater

 

[rock-rocker]

It happened to me once and it was a check valve issue. A piece of plastic (which I assumed come from the fresh water tank during manufacturing) lodged itself in the check valve. I have had a couple check valve issues. The check valve up behind the HW Htr is a bear to get to. It helps to have the proper tools i.e. Beer, Channel Locks, Beer, Patience, Beer ... HTH and Good Luck.

 

[shcusmc1]

Thanks for the input, I will check the Atwood website for the location of the check valve

 

[Sammie-WO]

Try this link for the check valve location.Check Valves

 

[Ding-a-ling]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rock-Rocker:
The check valve up behind the HW Htr is a bear to get to. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>From underneath the MH look for a rectangular panel with rounded corners below the compartment that houses the WH. That, is an access panel that pops out. Sure makes getting to the rear of the WH easier.

 

[shcusmc1]

Thanks to all for the information. I am in the middle of the Rockies with no access to a parts store. However, thanks to your inputs I was able to remove the output check valve from the tank and since it is for winterizing I was able to remove the inner workings and reinstall the old valve. I will replace it when I get back to home base. The hot water now works great. Thanks again to all and I will check on that panel Frank.