Comments - Rain flooded water heater. - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T07:36:24Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2093474%3ABlogPost%3A308453&xn_auth=noYou are right Rich, 409 is th…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-01-18:2093474:Comment:3086332017-01-18T22:05:24.504ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>You are right Rich, 409 is the wonder cleaner, along with a bottle of elbow grease. I got the majority of the soot off till the old fingers couldn't handle the cold wet wind anymore. But it was cold out there on the backside with no wind break. Will tackle it some more once the weather warms up a little.</p>
<p>You are right Rich, 409 is the wonder cleaner, along with a bottle of elbow grease. I got the majority of the soot off till the old fingers couldn't handle the cold wet wind anymore. But it was cold out there on the backside with no wind break. Will tackle it some more once the weather warms up a little.</p> LOL, I've subbed a butter kni…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-01-18:2093474:Comment:3083982017-01-18T15:46:58.141ZRich Thomashttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichThomas
<p>LOL, I've subbed a butter knife for a screw driver many a time and they work wonders for stirring those little cans of wood stains. Seriously though, the 409 did work well for the soot. and those magic erasers will flat out take the paint off.</p>
<p>LOL, I've subbed a butter knife for a screw driver many a time and they work wonders for stirring those little cans of wood stains. Seriously though, the 409 did work well for the soot. and those magic erasers will flat out take the paint off.</p> Hey Rich,,, after seeing a *…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-01-18:2093474:Comment:3085462017-01-18T05:19:23.157ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Hey Rich,,, after seeing a * Scrubbing Bubbles * commercial,, I was thinking I might try that route,, you know,,,, let them lil guys do all the work. Or maybe one of those * Magic Scrubbers *.</p>
<p>They say they work MAGIC.,, and last but not least,, OXY CLEAN, guaranteed to get the toughest stains out,, (As seen on TV ) .And if I order within the next 5 minutes,, they will DOUBLE the offer and even get FREE expedited shipping.. Now how can a guy NOT jump on a deal like that? Could…</p>
<p>Hey Rich,,, after seeing a * Scrubbing Bubbles * commercial,, I was thinking I might try that route,, you know,,,, let them lil guys do all the work. Or maybe one of those * Magic Scrubbers *.</p>
<p>They say they work MAGIC.,, and last but not least,, OXY CLEAN, guaranteed to get the toughest stains out,, (As seen on TV ) .And if I order within the next 5 minutes,, they will DOUBLE the offer and even get FREE expedited shipping.. Now how can a guy NOT jump on a deal like that? Could maybe use my * Copper Plus cooking pan to hold my small tools,, considering that its scratch proof,, and when Im done fixing something,, I can fry up some eggs and the eggs won't stick,, and like on TV, just wipe it out with a towel,,,</p>
<p>*** Just a note for some of the wimmin folk,,, YES, guys will use pots and pans for projects not even affiliated with cooking, because a nice deep kettle pot works great for soapy water and cleaning small stuff,,, and it has a unique option that if the water is cold,, we just set it on the stove to warm the water up,, and that small fry skillet, works great for holding small nails and screws, readily handy. And neverrrrrrrrrr leave your good silverware easily accessable,, a good butter knife is very handy on seperating butyl tape from between a window and body. Just saying,,, (Not that I have persoannly done this,) (evil laugh)..</p> I don't know what you are com…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-01-18:2093474:Comment:3083962017-01-18T04:06:59.250ZRich Thomashttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichThomas
<p>I don't know what you are complaining about Lakota, I mean some people would spend a small fortune for a natural cold water Deluge at the old natural spring spa and Laundromat. NOT! I had some of that soot build up on the side of my RV after one weekend of camping and a to rich a mixture. I was able to cleaned it off with 409. you know.... because 410 is just to strong! ( humor injection). Sorry about your troubles but glad you have a good since of humor to see you through. </p>
<p>I don't know what you are complaining about Lakota, I mean some people would spend a small fortune for a natural cold water Deluge at the old natural spring spa and Laundromat. NOT! I had some of that soot build up on the side of my RV after one weekend of camping and a to rich a mixture. I was able to cleaned it off with 409. you know.... because 410 is just to strong! ( humor injection). Sorry about your troubles but glad you have a good since of humor to see you through. </p> Update,,,, I braved the torre…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-01-17:2093474:Comment:3083912017-01-17T22:01:44.981ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Update,,,, I braved the torrential downpours,, (its very rare for a light sprinkle in Texas for some reason), And I set up 10x10 portable canopy, and undid all the screws around the outside of the water heater, I double checked under the cabinet on the water lines and there was enough flex in the lines to move the heater a little bit. I went back out under the canopy and pulled the water heater out a little and tilted it down and got a good amount of water out the intake tube, along with the…</p>
<p>Update,,,, I braved the torrential downpours,, (its very rare for a light sprinkle in Texas for some reason), And I set up 10x10 portable canopy, and undid all the screws around the outside of the water heater, I double checked under the cabinet on the water lines and there was enough flex in the lines to move the heater a little bit. I went back out under the canopy and pulled the water heater out a little and tilted it down and got a good amount of water out the intake tube, along with the charcoal and crunchies from boiled water. I positioned the air compressor under the canopy and air blasted out the burner chamber. I cleaned out the burner tube assembly and reinstalled the water heater in place,,, went and double checked the water lines again,, and no leaks,,, which by the way is a good sign,, went back out and put all the screws back in place,, Noting the butyl tape sealer was still useable. Got it all snugged up,,, went back inside, flipped the switch back to on,, scurried back outside as it fired up and whoo hoooooo,, nice steady flame,, no whistles or burps,,, some steam comming out the exhaust vent,,, and I stayed and watched it for about 10 minutes and it didnt even burp. I closed up the cover,, with plans to make a rain guard for the vent, and went back inside,, and after 15 minutes haveing nice scaulding hot water,, and the water heater light is still off.. I did do a happy dance when no one was looking, woot woot... Now I can relax inside,, after I take a roasty toasty shower and find a place to hide my honey do list for a nice sunny day,, only to not complete it because something else exciting will come up,(lol)</p>