elite 1. #822. hot water bypass valve stuck and can not close

[Skipster]

how do I shut water off to hot water heater .  bypass valve is not moving and I do not want to force it. actually the access is horrible.  is there another valve I can close so no water gets into the hot water tank so I can winterize .   a little aggravating

[Golfnut]

@Skipster  i see you looked at my post back in August.. in the near future i might put a more beefer valve in there. Dont know if you have the truma agua or reg 6 gal ..   my 6 inch hatch makes a lot easier to access that valve..good luck..

[Skipster]

thanks good idea for sure. right now I'm winterizing and can not close the valve so wondering how to go forward.  six gallon regular..hopefully I won't have to put 6 gallons on antifreeze in the tank to finish winterizing the water lines

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Skipster

[topgun2]

Skipster - 

Given the relative newness of your Ollie - have you tried calling or emailing Service to see what they would recommend?

Bill

 

[Golfnut]

I think it is not good to put antifrezee in hot water heater.  Maybe stronger mind’s know more .. or give OTT a call…

[Mike and Carol]

5 minutes ago, Golfnut said:

I think it is not good to put antifrezee in hot water heater.  Maybe stronger mind’s know more .. or give OTT a call…

Agree.  For winter, I drain the hot water tank.  Don’t want antifreeze in there!

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Skipster said:

bypass valve is not moving and I do not want to force it.

Yes, FORCE it until it moves! First be certain of which is the correct direction to turn. Get the right hold on it with a Channel Lock pliers. You may need two tools, one to hold the valve and another to turn the handle. This is exactly what would be done if you took it somewhere for repair.

In my 48 years of car repairs, I find many fail in certain repairs due to their thinking. Sometimes these kind of repairs take more time thinking it through than actually doing it. Did you try turning it seated or laying the opposite direction? Did you try it left-handed? The saying goes, "try and try again" while thinking through alternative means.

Next idea, get somebody younger and stronger. I used to be able to do almost anything. Not anymore. These days if I can't do it myself, I call our son Adam the two of us together certainly WILL get 'er done!

In our EII hull, OTT put the access panel about 6" OFF from the best position, go figure. I find it turns turns easier reaching through the air vent to the furnace.

But you have an Elite I which is much different! Perhaps you need to add an access panel. Drill a 4" or 6" opening with a hole saw and add a marine access panel. I understand we don't like drilling into the Oliver, but keep in mind you'll need to get in there quickly twice a year!

https://www.amazon.com/AOWEITOUR-Inspection-Detachable-Suitable-facilities/dp/B0CFXNMJBB/

Edited 1 hour ago by jd1923

[Skipster]

That is great advice which I really appreciate.  I was able to get the valve partway closed and I put the anode back in.  I was able to get pink antifreeze to come out of all faucets hot and cold and outside shower.  So all good for now.  Next spring I will drill and cut a new access hole 

thankyou for the help

[Skipster]

I did take the anode back out and will install a new access hole thankyou 

[FloraFauna]

1 hour ago, jd1923 said:

Yes, FORCE it until it moves!

This is my thought too as long as it being turned in the right direction as suggested. It's a brass fitting on my Oliver so not easy to break and mine is stiff but it turns.