Soot from water heater after running on propane

[NYSUPstater]

Ran the water for the 1st time on propane this past w/e and noticed soot just above the outside cover on side of coach. Never had that happen w/ old coach. Is this just from being new or improper shields behind cover?

 

[2psnapod2]

I know they usually do smoke and smell when new.

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[rhodies1]

Ran the water for the 1st time on propane this past w/e and noticed soot just above the outside cover on side of coach. Never had that happen w/ old coach. Is this just from being new or improper shields behind cover?

Doesnt sound correct,you may have to much propane and not enough air mixture,it should not smoke or cause black smoke.

 

[fastcarsspeed]

Possible Wasp nest.

 

[aatauses]

I would check for some type of nest or cob web and then check your oxygen/propane mix---the flame should be a blue, not orange--you can make the adjustment yourself.
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[farside291]

When ours did this on our SOB it had a mud dobber nest in the tube. Made a big mess.

 

[2psnapod2]

The burner has a coat of oil on it. Must be burners off. Fire it up again and ser if it is still doing it.

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