HWT Gas Switch Gets 'ON' LED Indicator

[GrampaKilt]

It's the dog days of August and slow blogging time, so here's a rather spurious mod except for the mild OCDer's amongst us!

Along with the installation of a HOTT electric element into the 14DB's HWT tank (Suburban brand), I also swapped out the OEM gas only wall switch plate for the gas/electric. The red LED from the former plate was cut into the new panel and wired to the electric side rocker switch to indicate 'ON'. Over time, it irritated me, and also for the sake of symmetry (OCD talking), that the gas switch did not have an 'ON' LED as well. (Most readers will know that the red LED beside the gas switch indicates that the ignition spark (DSI system) is, well, sparking and when the propane has ignited, the light goes off.)

This mod involved purchasing an illuminated rocker switch in blue (reminds me of propane ) and wiring the LED inside it to the DSI circuit and the red LED beside it for gas power 'ON'. This involved taking apart the new rocker switch, disconnecting the LED thread-like wire from internal power and routing it outside the casing. Then, the DSI circuit feed was soldered to the teeny LED wire. For stability and to prevent shorting, the connection was encased in hot glue. (see pic)

Feeling less anxious now! Push down the gas rocker switch, the blue LED comes on for a few seconds only. The red LED stays 'ON'. Quite a pretty display when all the lights are on! GK

Postscript: I can hear some thinking, why didn't GK change out both rocker switches for illuminated ones in the first place? Answer: early onset Old-Timers, I shouldn't wonder...besides, I became obsessed with reusing the OEM plate's red LED

[Paul]

Mine are already illuminated for gas and electric but they are both red. Will take a picture later. Nice mod!

[Merlin]

Heck, don't stop there, light that water pump switch too 

And, just so you know for future mods that need a switch, there are 2 "hidden" switch locations on the SeeLevel display. If you use a utility knife to cut out the plastic front from the rectangular holes already in the panel, a standard rocker switch fits perfectly. That's where I put my water pump switch (lighted of course!).

[GrampaKilt]

Merlin, you are so wise. The pump switch must be lighted! Thank you for the SeeLevel panel tip. GK