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ben M

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fix water heater
« on: October 18, 2013, 12:13:58 pm »
i have just received my water heater but i don't have a clue how to fix it in my vauxhall vivaro!  :-[

dave f

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2013, 02:44:27 pm »
first of all have you got all the heat risistant hose, then what i did is fit a pice of batton at the back ply linning of van for the heater to be mounted .ply lining aint thick enough, then look under heater it will say water in and out ,fix the hose from the reel to out and the other hose to the other. fit it after the pump just locate your water suply,you will have a few more replys so dont worry its quite simple, you dont have to be a brain surgen.a tip when you hook up to the gas get some leak detector spray all the joints to see if its gas sound if it aint it will bubble were leaks are. if you aint got any leak spray brush some soapy water solution it will do the same if you have a leak

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2013, 04:00:03 pm »
i mean how to fix it on the side on my van?

Dave Willis

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2013, 04:17:30 pm »
Chewing gum.

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2013, 04:33:45 pm »
how do you do guys? thanks

Frankybadboy

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2013, 05:10:13 pm »
no nails ;D ;D ;D

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2013, 05:39:57 pm »
It would help if you told us if it was going on the outside or inside .

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2013, 05:45:26 pm »
It would help if you told us if it was going on the outside or inside .
do you put your boiler outside your van? ???

dave f

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2013, 06:58:24 pm »
if you are putting it on the side of van fix a batton behind the ply linning so you can fix it because ply linning is to thin and it will work loose take it from me it append to me ;D

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2013, 07:00:55 pm »
Yeh Ben, mines on the outside. No flue needed that way .

Nick_Thompson

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2013, 07:45:54 pm »
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2013, 09:47:32 pm »
Yeh Ben, mines on the outside. No flue needed that way .
how do you do Barry?

Re: fix water heater
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2013, 10:23:59 pm »
Pleased to meet you too Ben . ;D

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2013, 10:35:48 pm »

Lee GLS

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2013, 10:39:35 pm »

Total shine cleaning services

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2013, 09:25:22 am »
hi Ben, mine is fixed to batons of wood and then fix the batons to the van, I put some heatshield insulation between the van and the batons, if you're not going to put a flue on it then try and position it near the back door, you're also gonna need to think of a way to secure your gas bottle safely, either box it in or ratchet strap, my numbers on my website if u need any more help then ring.

Graham

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2013, 10:25:42 am »
hi Ben, mine is fixed to batons of wood and then fix the batons to the van, I put some heatshield insulation between the van and the batons, if you're not going to put a flue on it then try and position it near the back door, you're also gonna need to think of a way to secure your gas bottle safely, either box it in or ratchet strap, my numbers on my website if u need any more help then ring.

Graham
thanks mate

dannymack

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2013, 05:02:11 pm »
Bought X2 metal strips with holes in from B&Q, bolted shower to it then drilled holes on the fat pillars of back door and screwed it on with self tapping screws job done m8

ben M

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2013, 07:16:43 pm »
Bought X2 metal strips with holes in from B&Q, bolted shower to it then drilled holes on the fat pillars of back door and screwed it on with self tapping screws job done m8
thanks mate, which self tapping screws did you use? no need for nuts then? many thanks

Spruce

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Re: fix water heater
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2013, 07:50:31 pm »
Bought X2 metal strips with holes in from B&Q, bolted shower to it then drilled holes on the fat pillars of back door and screwed it on with self tapping screws job done m8
thanks mate, which self tapping screws did you use? no need for nuts then? many thanks

Ben,

Whilst I encourage anyone to have a shot at DIY, I advise that this maybe a time when you should leave it to someone who is a little more DIY orientated. You are dealing with gas, get it wrong and there can be far reach reprecussions.

In earlier posts you admitted that you hadn't got the skills - I would be very cautious with regard to this.

Nothing here is meant to be offensive, just I worry for yours and others safety.
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