How to replace rv water heater check valve the first step to replacing the check valve is to turn off the water supply and drain your water heater.
Rv hot water heater check valve replacement.
This is a good time to read how to replace your water heater anode and why if you don t already know.
But to be safe it might be wise to reinstall one when you get a chance.
Now go into your rv and find the heater from the inside.
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As long as you flush the water heater out once or twice a year this too shouldn t be a problem.
Having a check valve at the cold inlet to the heater also prevents mineral deposits and residue from backing into the cold system from inside the water heater.
If your rv has a bypass valve these two pipes will be connected directly to each other using a third pipe.