Carver Cascade Fusible Plug

[dave991]

Hi everyone

We have just returned from a weekand at the east coast where we had to spend half of the weekend with no running water. we were loosing water from the water heater. I changed the O ring on the drain plug. It did not work. On closer inspection the water was coming from centre square of the heater on the outside. I have spoken to my local dealer who said it could be the fusible plug. Has anyone had any experience of this and is it easy to replace?

I look forward to reading any comments

Thanks

Dave.

 

[gary]

Very easy to replace, it's a 13mm nut and a 3/8" drive socket is all that's required to get at it, the problem now is 'if' you can get a replacement?!

They have not been made since before Truma took over Carver in 99, stocks ran out early last year so no new ones are available unless a local dealer has any, other than that, I have refurbished ones on an exchange basis.

 

[dave991]

Thanks Gary

I will try and remove the old one at the weekend.

Then I would be interested in doing an exchange.

Dave.

 

[mark_374225084]

Dave,

Had same problem on Pageant Magenta circa 2003. You need an extension bar also for the socket, as the hex head is recessed I recall. As Gary says, we found replacement OK- vac packed Carver, and bought a spare at the time. The plug melting may also indicate an electrical fault hence the high temperature. I relaced plug and no further problems.

 

[ProfJohnL]

The fusible plug is likely to melt if the heater is turned on without any water in it, just remember to ensure it is filled first.