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Kappy
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Gas hot water.

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I have a Suburban Gas /Elec hot water system.

The gas side hasn't been working for a while as it lights but won't stay lit.

The 240v elec has been converted to a 24V element that run off my excess 12 volt solar power.

Yes it works and with clever planning gets bloody hot.

But I want to get my gas side working again and before anyone directs me through problem solving, I've done it all.

Really looking for a qualified tech person in the Perth area to fix it.

Failing that heading east around June, so anyone else great.

I had a list of people in the Perth area but yes misplaced the list.

So any know contacts appreciated
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I can't help with yours maybe but I had similar problem with mine when I had one.
Turned out to be a combination of rusty type scale & cobwebs in the 'trumpet'.
If you have access to a good 'air gun', give it a damn good blow through before you spend good money.
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Maybe ask Toolman if he knows any one.
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Re: Gas hot water.

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BruceS wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:09 pm I can't help with yours maybe but I had similar problem with mine when I had one.
Turned out to be a combination of rusty type scale & cobwebs in the 'trumpet'.
If you have access to a good 'air gun', give it a damn good blow through before you spend good money.
Done all the suggested fixes, that's why I'm lookin for a professional.
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"tanks" here---Kappy,
Try a phone call to:
1: Caravan RV Camping, 1800 787 278
2: Wayne's Mobile RV Repairs, North Yunderyup: 9537 6784.
3: Mandurah RV Centre Repairs, 9581 8688.
4: Joondalup RV Repairs, Neerabup, 9206 4933.
Another one is Coast to Coast.( I don't have their number at hand)
If they can't help you they may tell you who to call.
There was a company [cant remember the name] in Midvale, he was very helpful and gave advise on what to try when I had trouble with the old Mazda instead of me driving to Perth.-- -saved me a lot of cash and did'nt charge for his advise, but itfixed the problem in a do-it-yourself way.
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Thanks Tanks

The Waynes Mobile was one that was on the list I lost.

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