No hot water flowing

[garthmg]

First post for this newbie. I have solved many problems using the forum, but have not seen an answer to this problem. First use of my 2011 Greyhawk 31FS since de-winterizing. Everything went well except the hot water. When I changed the bypass from storage to use one of the inline valves was stuck. I firmly forced it open and closed the bypass valve. I had no water flow at the hot water faucet or any other outlet. I tinkered and opened the bypass valve. Water then would flow from hot water faucet but not hot. I guess the obvious answer is the stuck valve never unstuck and remains closed. I just want to make sure I am not missing something else. Also, if I change out that valve, how to I manage the clamp. Never seen one like that. Your help is appreciated.

[Grumpy]

I would use a "Shark Bite" valve available at Lowes, HD and even some of the RV dealers are carrying somthing similar. Hose clamps will also work on a barbed valve just be careful cutting the old clamp off. A DREMEL tool with a cutoff wheel works great and gives you more control.

[Jmooney]

Should be 3 valves that you turned when you unbypassed. I forgot to close the center one once, and got warm water instead of Hot.



It does sound like one bad valve.

Pinch clamps are a pain - cut it off and replace with tradtional screw down type.

[Stingray75]

Originally Posted by Jmooney

It does sound like one bad valve.

Pinch clamps are a pain - cut it off and replace with tradtional screw down type.

And be sure to take pictures so you can share em here

[garthmg]

Thanks for the advice on clamps. I will get the dremel out and get to work!