Classic Winnebagos & Vintage RVs
Topic Boards => Coach => Topic started by: srosa707 on October 13, 2018, 01:27 PM
So I picked up an Atwood Water Heater, model 96117, to replace the one in my '73 Brave. This model uses LP and/or 110V to heat the water with a manual pilot light (NO DSI). I called Dometic to ask a few questions about a month back and the lady on the phone said this only needs a 12V connection wired to it. I asked, "are you sure because I think it uses a 110V connection". She assured me it uses 12V. Skeptical, I bought the unit and am now questioning that information.
My question: the manual calls out a 110V wire ran to the unit and the 3 wires it has coming out of the back of the box. Does anyone know if this ALSO needs a 12V connection somewhere? If I manually light the pilot, does it stay on until I manually turn it off (or system safety shuts it off)? I am wondering if this has a some kind of a 12V input that will auto-light and shut off to keep the temp where it wants it?
Installing today so quick input is appreciated!
Here is the unit I purchased:
https://www.amazon.com/Atwood-Mobile-Products-110-Volt-Ignition/dp/B0002F67Z0
Found the answer on my own. This does not have the 12V connection like the lady from Dometic said. I will post a thread on the installation later in case anyone is interested.