Replacement Bypass Valve For A Dometic Water Heater

Published 10/24/2023

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3-Way RV Water Heater Bypass Valve - 1/2" MPT x 1/2" MPT x 1/2" FPT

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$20.75

Valterra RV Water Heater Bypass Valve - 1/2" MPT x 1/2" MPT x 1/2" FPT

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$17.23

Question:

This valve works fine ... until I put vinegar as recommended by dometic into the dometic hot water heater to get rid of a rotten egg smell. The vinegar destroyed the valve seat, stopping flow in both directions. What is a suitable valve to use as a replacement?

asked by: Brian G

Expert Reply:

I am sorry to hear that. Usually the vinegar solution is a completely safe cleaning method. To replace the valve I recommend the Valterra RV Water Heater Bypass Valve # P23401LF. I prefer this one over the others because it is the approved replacement from Dometic, and we have received much better feedback on these than we have with other brands.

expert reply by: Jesse M