Converting from 120 volts to 240 volts

[Colintheolder]

Hiya, I have an american 5th wheeler and want to change the Atwood gc6aa-10e water heater to 240 volts. But don't know how easy it is. do I just change the electric element or what

 

[Mikeco]

You can buy an adapter to go from 240 to 120 but not sure how good they are for high use.
My wife bought a glue gun from the USA so I had to buy an adapter but it only lasted a year before the plastic case cracked so I through it away.

 

[2657]

I may be wrong but I would think that the OP's fiver already has a transformer unless it is a new import.
Ours certainly had one fitted so that the fridge, microwave and electric fire worked, gas only boiler on ours, still working after 12 years of almost full timing.
Sorry no answer to original question.

 

[pappajohn]

do I just change the electric element or what

That would be the easiest way IF you can find an element the same.
Is there a reason to change it?

 

[34127]

If you need a step down transformer it will have to be fairly beefy to cope with the load but I doubt if the frequency difference between USA and UK will matter. Worth checking transformer in yours to see if it has any other tappings so it can be changed to 230v ( UK standard voltage)

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[tonyidle]

If you can find an Atwood parts list you might get an answer there. At one time the answer would have been to simply change the element but these days it might have electronics supplied by a transformer that expects 110v. Why not ring Atwood? (I still think all it'll need is as you suggested - an element change - but you need to be certain.)

Just had a look:

Atwood Marine 220 Volt Water Heater Element - Mobile RV Maintenance

Atwood Marine 220 Volt Water Heater Element Atwood Marine Heater Heating Element 220v 1500w – Atwood Part Number 91581Also Known

mobilervmaintenance.co.uk

 

[tinks703]

Hi, you can buy 120v 60hz to 240v on line, also reverse. They have our 3pin and American 2 pin. They do absorb amps though. Check the spec of an unit. Flea bay have them.