weird water heater leak - Atwood
My last trip, I hooked up to the water, turned it on, and water started dripping, heavily, out of the water heater. Took the compartment cover off, checked and tightened all fittings, turned water on again, still leaking. Shortened my trip and returned home due to no hot water. I had a service appointment for other things so told them about the water heater leak. No leak for them. Filled it up, turned it on, heated fine, and absolutely no leak. What the...? The leak I saw came from between the Styrofoam insulation pieces around the heater, so I'm guessing a weld, or perhaps that is just the only place for the water to get out. I have asked dealer to drain tank, refill, heat, and go through the process one more time to see if leak will return.
I am baffled, as are they. This was a pretty hefty leak, enough that the heater could not be turned on as it was not holding water, not a pinpoint. The only thing I can think of is some sediment plugged a leak? Although this is a new unit, only 3 short trips, in service just 2 months, so not likely to have any sediment. I don't want to get out on the road and have this happen again. Hoping someone here has some suggestions as to either what happened, or what to try to make sure the unit is functioning properly. Many thanks for any and all ideas!
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