Air in water heater?

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Gary Kunkel

Gary Kunkel

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 30 MKII Channel Islands Harbor, CA
I had a hose come off my electric hot water heater (Seaward/Atwood electric on a 1988 Catalina 30). Got the hose replaced, but now I apparently have air in either a water line somewhere or in the heater itself. Anyone have any tips on how to get air out of the water heater, assuming it's there? I've opened the faucets and run a lot of water, but still seem to have air somewhere. No leaks that I can find or detect. The cold water side behaves properly. However, on the hot water side, it seems that the water pump has to cycle on/off repeatedly until some "air pocket" is compressed. The owner's manual just says "fill the water heater" but I can't see how air could easily be bled out of it. If anyone knows of a way to bleed the air out of a Seaward/Atwood electric hot water heater, please let me know. Regards, Gary Kunkel Catalina 30 "Folie a Deux" Channel Islands Harbor, CA
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
23,074
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Seaward

Gary Try holding the pressure relief valve open until water comes out. Stu
 
Gary Kunkel

Gary Kunkel

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 30 MKII Channel Islands Harbor, CA
Thanks Stu

Thanks, Stu. We'll give it a shot. On another note, I'll be sailing up your way in the near future. I'm helping a friend deliver a new Catalina 400 from Alameda to San Diego. Pray for good weather (or I won't do it) and thanks again for the advice. Gary
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
23,074
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Delivery Trip

Gary Have a great time. Why not give me ring when you're here, maybe we can get together. You can get me through the list on this site or my email address through the C34 website. Stu
 
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