water heater water sensor

[Jay Darst]

In case anyone wants to know...

Ralph Fullenwider had the find/fix for this...

"Making one is faster for me, Ace hardware and get a pvc plug, I
can't
remember the size off hand Jay, but any grey 2 part epoxy will do and
a brass machine screw with 2 nuts with washers between them.

The screw goes through the plug in a hole you drill, I taped mine to
get a tighter fit and have more adjustment on the length and of
course epoxy seal.

Then end of the screw goes out to just even or slightly past the
concave of the inside of the edge of the plug.

This is a BB part, no one else uses this type of sensor. but hell, it
is nothing to make one, put a screw in it, drip epoxy on both sides
and let the new home made sensor sit for 24 hours then install it.

JB Weld is a good choice."

Thanks Ralph!!!!!!

Jay Darst
85PT40
Springfield/Sullivan, IL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> While replumbing the new water heater, found a sensor that is
1/2"NPT
> that has a single, very small wire that runs over to a relay which
> powers the 120V to the water heater.
>
> Appears to be a safety device so that the heating element is not
ruined
> when there is no water present.
>
> The sensor I removed is severly corroded.
>
> Can anyone point me in the direction of a replacement?
>
> Thanks
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> Springfield/Sullivan, IL
> Shopping hard for my next Prevost to turn...and keeping my old Bird
> which I love dearly.
>