bails023
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- Fluid Motion Model
- R-21 EC
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- FMLC2815H314
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- Cutwater 28
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- 338167347
I have a 2014 C-28 and when commissioning the fresh water system noticed a substantial leak at the bottom of the hot water heater (HWH). I had noticed a little wetness in-front of the HWH over the years however today there was a steady stream of water when the fresh water system was pressurized.
Each winter the fresh water system has been completely filled with antifreeze and I have never had any freezing problems.
Removal of the HWH (not a fun job) revealed that the weld for the heating element connection had cracked (see photo in album - weld crack - light line in about 30% of the weld).
Have anyone else experience this type failure? A quick web search identified a number of F-600 weld failures however, the description was not clear as to where the weld failure occurred.
I tend to think that a weld failure (even on a four year old HWH) is a "manufacturing defect".
Does anyone know if it is worth it to try and have the weld repaired or is it better just to buy an new HWH?
Thanks.
Each winter the fresh water system has been completely filled with antifreeze and I have never had any freezing problems.
Removal of the HWH (not a fun job) revealed that the weld for the heating element connection had cracked (see photo in album - weld crack - light line in about 30% of the weld).
Have anyone else experience this type failure? A quick web search identified a number of F-600 weld failures however, the description was not clear as to where the weld failure occurred.
I tend to think that a weld failure (even on a four year old HWH) is a "manufacturing defect".
Does anyone know if it is worth it to try and have the weld repaired or is it better just to buy an new HWH?
Thanks.