11-27-2018, 06:15 PM
Penny,
In pre 2003 heaters, fresh water leaking from frozen coils or poorly repaired coils goes down the outside of the tank and drips onto the ground below the heater.
Heater antifreeze can leak onto the top of the heater from the overflow hose, overflow hose barb, leaking radiator cap and leaking solder joint of the radiator filler neck.
Since you are reporting fluid on top of the heater, my guess is coolant vs water. It is easy to determine which it is.
You are welcome to call me when you all are at the heater to inspect the source. I am available from 8 to 8 central time. I'll bet we can sort the situation out.
Rudy Legett 7 one 3 8 one 8 3234
In pre 2003 heaters, fresh water leaking from frozen coils or poorly repaired coils goes down the outside of the tank and drips onto the ground below the heater.
Heater antifreeze can leak onto the top of the heater from the overflow hose, overflow hose barb, leaking radiator cap and leaking solder joint of the radiator filler neck.
Since you are reporting fluid on top of the heater, my guess is coolant vs water. It is easy to determine which it is.
You are welcome to call me when you all are at the heater to inspect the source. I am available from 8 to 8 central time. I'll bet we can sort the situation out.
Rudy Legett 7 one 3 8 one 8 3234
Rudy Legett
2003 Foretravel U320 4010
ISM11 450 hp Allison 4000R
Factory Authorized Aqua Hot Repair Center
Southeast Texas Area