Mtn Mike
Active member
Okay, so I upgraded my old pilot light water heater to a DSI ignition/1400 watt/120VAC model (SW6DE). The online retailer was very helpful with most of my questions before my purchase. They sent me a dual switch that controls the 12v DSI ignition AND apparently the 120VAC element. It's an Atwood switch, not Suburban, so obviously it's incorrect part. But I'm thinking I might be able to use it anyway as I'll explain in a second. Suburban does not seem to make a comparable switch. The SW6DE does have a small on/off switch by the valve outside the coach, which I think controls the 1400 W/120VAC element. But I definitely want an on/off switch for the 1400 element in the coach. So, I guess I either need a 120VAC household switch, or I can use the supplied Atwood switch with a 12VDC - 120VAC relay. Nowhere is this explained in the instructions provided by Suburban or anywhere else online. Can someone else with this model explain how you have it wired? TIA!