Engine Heat Exchanger Hot Water Heater

Hands on sailor from our december 2010 issue.

Engine heat exchanger hot water heater. A 1500w heating element and large diameter dual loop heat exchanger provide two ways to heat water. The need for the heater to be mounted below the engine s heat exchanger to prevent problems with coolant circulation further complicated matters. Marine grade water heater with two ways to heat water. West marine water heaters feature a marine grade aluminum case and cladded aluminum tank.

110v can be supplied by shore power or an onboard generator when away from the dock. Enjoy hot water heated dockside with 120v ac power or with engine heat when underway. The only logical place was under the starboard settee where the water heater would help offset the weight of the water tank under the port settee. While the boat is under way the main engine heat exchanger transfers heat through coils in the water heater.

The tank itself is protected by a 75 psi t p temperature and pressure relief valve. The official method is to add a heat exchanger in series with the coolant raw water heat exchanger. Lowest prices for the best rv water heaters from atwood. The automatic direct spark gas pilot and electric heating element continue to supply hot water at your destination.

This rv water heater has an engine heat exchanger that heats the water as you drive. Dense foam insulation provides better and longer heat retention than traditional fiberglass. Recovers up to 20 gallons of water per hour. The problem once again was space.

That extra heat exchanger is then made part of a loop that includes such extra heat exchangers at engine and genset plus the water heater hydronic heater and a loop through the boat interior like standard hydronic heating. Because the water heater on your boat has two sources of heat you need to understand the differences in temperature that are possible to avoid a scalding. Caframo pali engine compartment heater small silver black 9 0 x 4 75 x 7 0. 110v 120v electric mini tank hot water heater storage 1 5kw kitchen household compact size point of.

Whale seaward 11 gal hot water heater w rear heat exchanger galvanized steel part s1100 marine 5 0 out of 5 stars 2. 20 gallon hot water heater with heat exchanger 4500w 240vthe 1700 series water heater provides hot water for galley and shower.