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Models and level of Hydro Hot

Yahoo Message Number: 66386
I know from reading here, that CC used many forms of water/space heating in different models and years. From water heaters up thru Hydro Hot. Reading about heating elements on another board. I was wondering if this was another difference between the mid levels and high levels CC models.
For example, our 04 Allure, has Hydro Hot, and only has the 110v element. Do the Intriques, Magna and Affinity always have the 220v elements?
I understand I can't change my 110v over to 220v (Aqua Hot board recent posting.). And so far I've been very happy with our 110v Hydro Hot. During showers, the diesel burner kicks in, but the 110v usually covers dish washing, and at night heating demands (so far, only down to the low 30's so far).
Was just wondering in different models and years, if the 110v vs 220v was the only Hyro Hot difference between the upper CC models and mid level models. (Talked to one gent with an Intrique that said his had 110v too, don't recall the year. Every Magna owner I've asked, has 220v).

This is just 'Hmmmmm' info:)! It's Saturday! Best,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
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Re: Models and level of Hydro Hot

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 66411
Smitty, the HH and AH of 2004 both were equipped with a single 15 amp 12VAC element. The model lineup was changed in around 2008 or 2009 with all models now called AH. The dual 15AMP 120VAC elements became available on certain models at that time.

George in Birmingham
'04 Allure 31038
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298
 

Re: Models and level of Hydro Hot

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 66443
Smitty,

Here is a link to the AquaHot product line.
www.aquahot.com/eSource/ecom/eSource/default/HydronicSystem.aspx
When you are looking at the models note that both of the 600 series are much larger than your HydroHot and hold 16 gal of coolant. The 675 is the only unit that has two electric elements with one a 2000 watt at 120 volts and the other a 4500 watt element at 240 volts. You must have a 240 volt hookup to run the 240 volt element. The model 600 also has two electric elements but both are 2000 watt at 120 volts. While you might be able to run both on a 30 amp hookup it is doubtful. The addition of two elements to the larger units is fairly recent.
The 450 and 375 units are much smaller at around 5 gal of coolant. These are the units that are equivalent to the old HydroHot before the name change. Note that none of these have 2 electric elements nor can they be retrofitted by AquaHot as it requires welding a new port into the boiler tank. The single element is also rated at 1650 watts at 120v vs 2000 watts of the 'big brother' elements that operate at 120v.
As far as the history of high end CCs, my memory tells me that CC most often used the smaller unit across the board probably because of the larger size and weight of the bigger unit. Maybe some of the later Magnas and Affinitys have them but I am just not sure on that one.

Don Seager

2004 Allure 31046