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Subject:Hot water heater
From:Greg Pratt
Date:Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:20:57 EDT

Has anyone considered installing an RV water heater such as a Suburban 6gal
or 3gal in a Westy? I realize these units have huge hideous doors and require
cutting a large hole, but could they be modified to vent through the fridge
flue or install a second flue without cutting? I was thinking these heaters
could be used for a hydronic heating system inline with a low wattage pump
and a thermostatic control.
 I ran across this article and it got me to thinking:

http://www.solarhaven.org/HPArticle.htm

Maybe circulate water through an automotive coil or run hydronic tubing under
a false floor. Tap off for hot showers. Crazy idea? Anyone have experience
with these types of heaters?

gp
87 Syncro
86 GL 7p

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