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02-01-2007, 11:10

These are the freeze protection heaters that are located in the hot water tank
area, under the kitchen sink, and in the fresh water compartment. Since my coach
is old, i was asking if anyone repleced these with newer more efficient models.
These are electric. Ernie-83PT40 in Wyoming
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Freeze protection heaters

I'm not sure what heaters you're wanting... the newer coaches use
"Perfectoe" electric heaters in the bathroom and under the kitchen
cabinets. See <http://www.electricsuppliesonline.com/pelhe.html> for
a description. These are available in 120 or 208/240V models. The
120V model is used in my coach.

For the hot-water radiator-type heat, (hydronic heating system) the
fans used are simple "pancake" fans available in 120V and 12V ratings
at places like Radio Shack. (Check to see what voltage is used on the
one you're replacing.) If the radiators aren't getting hot, then you
may have a valve set wrong, a blocked water line, or another problem.
Perhaps someone with a closer aged coach can make some suggestions.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA

On Feb 1, 2007, at 12:45 PM, Ernest Ekberg wrote:

> While I was stopped due to the bad weather, I was doing a check on my
> heaters. The kitchen heater was running but putting out no heat. I
> took one of Brenda's hair dryers and put it in that compartment. Works
> like a charm.
> My rear heater by the hot water heater, the fan was barely moving.
> Don't know why- these things are just 24 years old. Took the partition
> out of that compartment and added a ceramic heater to that area.
> Perhaps this was the problem I was having last year. Time to look for
> new heaters. Anyone know where we can find small, compact heaters like
> came in our coaches? Ernie-83PT40 in Buffalo, Wy, for a short time, I
> hope
>

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