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Hurricane Furnace Water Heating Assist

Yahoo Message Number: 65204
I've recently taken possession of this 2000 Magna and have a million questions. However, after this morning's shower I've elevated this one to the number one position.
My owner's manual states that the hydronic heating system will assist in heating the domestic hot water. I've been sitting stationary for about a week and I ran my hydronic heating system last night and this morning as the temperatures dropped into the high 40's here. Expecting a nice hot shower this morning I was disappointed to find the water only warm. Not cold enough to discourage a shower but certainly not hot enough to enjoy. I don't know if the water temperature was the residual heat from yesterday morning's use of propane to heat the water. I might add that when I run the engine, the water is heated well.

And now the questions:

Should I expect the hydronic system to replace the electric heated or propane heated methods and provide equivalent hot water? If so, are there any suggestions as where to begin my quest for a solution?

Pete

2000 Magna 5892
Pete
 2000 40'  Magna #5892  CAT C-10

Re: Hurricane Furnace Water Heating Assist

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65210
Pete

Your hydronic heating system will assist heating the hot water but not very good. I have the same model year and We always use electric to heat or when needed LP. We are the original owners.

Bo & Kathy Lee
2000 Manga #5896

Re: Hurricane Furnace Water Heating Assist

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65237
Pete, assuming your hurricane is running regularly during the night, your water should be hot enough to burn you in the morning when you take a shower. good for at least 1 shower. If your hurricane is working properly, the coolant should be into the least 180 degrees check for hose coming directly off the top of your hurricane for temp. you may need a new aquastat or something. are your little radiators putting out hot air?

rich 2002 magna