southwind32v Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Has anybody used a gen-turi to not stink out your neighbors with the exhaust smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 7, 2017 What is a gen-turi? Aqua Hot does not smell, if it does, it needs service! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 2 hours ago, manholt said: What is a gen-turi? Aqua Hot does not smell, if it does, it needs service! Carl, a gen-turi is an extension for the generator exhaust to direct it up above the coach. I don't know if it would work on the AH exhaust but I don't see why not as it is just a exhaust pipe and it has a gap at the bottom so there should be no excessive back preshure. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemert Report post Posted September 8, 2017 I have heard that they are not recommended by the company. I would call the compny to make sure though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southwind32v Report post Posted September 8, 2017 I just have the aqua hot serviced at $970 the smell I'm talking about is the smell of diesel that goes into my neighbors window and I'm wondering if I can use a gen-turi to exhaust the smell of the diesel up and over the top of my coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Quote A generator will give you exhaust fumes! I have not smelled any such thing from my Aqua Hot. $970? Made of gold? WBILL. I remember now, had one parked in front off me at Indy....that thing was very loud, but it did do the job for the Generator! As far as AQ is concerned, I would call the manufacturer and get their opinion in wrighting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Next time save yourself some money. If you have limited DIY skills and a few tools you can do this yourself. DIY service kit $249.99. http://www.aquahot.com/products/rv/Annual-Service-Kits.aspx I can be sitting very close my exhaust I can't smell a thing. If your neighbors are getting a smell in their window something is wrong with your unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 8, 2017 If you smell Diesel, either the nozzle wasn't replaced, wrong one was installed, it wasn't installed properly or you have a fuel leak in the unit that is dripping raw fuel into the combustion chamber or air fuel ratio is off. Do you have any smoke while its running? Not at start up, but after 15 seconds? I ask as I made a mistake when installing my burner, it wasn't seated properly which allowed for a rich burn, I had black smoke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Last year I had my AH serviced by an authorized AH service for $195, no tax. This was at a rally so maybe the price was reduced, but the prices noted above seem a bit high. I got what they called the ''annual service"...fuel filter and nozzle replaced, burner cleaned, it did not need any fluid.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 8, 2017 When I did my last service I replaced the nozzle $30.00 Pressure cap replaced $15.00. It took me about an hour to do it. My burner combustion chamber was melted and cracked from over fueling, as it turned out the nozzle hadn't been replaced in 6 years which was the cause of the failure. Not part of a Normal service to replace a combustion chamber, that set me back $295.00. I was shocked how easy it was, hats off to Monaco for its placement, easily accessible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southwind32v Report post Posted September 10, 2017 As far as the $970 charge it was broke I called Aqua Hot RV and they recommended a mobile guy I called him he spent about 6 1/2 hours on it as far as the smell it just smells like diesel exhaust pipe is clean no sute. Next time I will service it myself thanks for the great tips I appreciate it a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 10, 2017 Quote SW32. As Joe said...raw diesel smell=leak or improper nozzle. Sorry that you had to spend that kind off money, for nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Southwind32v said: As far as the $970 charge it was broke I called Aqua Hot RV and they recommended a mobile guy I called him he spent about 6 1/2 hours on it as far as the smell it just smells like diesel exhaust pipe is clean no sute. Next time I will service it myself thanks for the great tips I appreciate it a lot When they break, hold on tight to your wallet. Replacement parts are expensive, the routine parts are fairly cheap. Ours was rebuilt a few years back (prior to is owning it) the receipt for parts was over $4000, that was the last receipt I could locate, I can only assume that was the last service also. I purchase my parts from Rodger, his link is below. Genuine Aqua Hot parts, and when you purchase parts from him the repair advice is free. He is a certified Aqua Hot technician. http://forum.rvhydronicheaterrepair.com/forumdisplay.php?5-Aqua-Hot-Questions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 11, 2017 Good grief Joe. I have 2 natural gas AH's for my 3,700sq. foot house and it was $4,800 installed ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 11, 2017 Carl, from the look of the receipt they replaced every part except the main boiler housing . Don't know what problem they were chasing but when you replace everything inside you're bound to fix it Arm the parts cannon Matey's RRRrrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 11, 2017 Yeah. Sometimes your better off throwing in the towel & spring for a new unit.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duanelin Report post Posted September 11, 2017 I had mine fixed this summer. The electronic control box is very expensive. Total bill was about $900.00 The unit would not stay running. The repair also included annual service nozzle, cleaning & fuel filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 11, 2017 Lloyd Degerald services mine unit several times. Mine also would not keep running. Lloyd discovered a cracked photo cell. Part was $192.00 and was replaced while he did the annual service at no extra cost. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 11, 2017 3 hours ago, hermanmullins said: Lloyd Degerald services mine unit several times. Mine also would not keep running. Lloyd discovered a cracked photo cell. Part was $192.00 and was replaced while he did the annual service at no extra cost. Herman I remembered this story, every time I open mine I clean that and look it over carefully. It sits just behind the nozzle. The manual says to clean it also while in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
