LG HT3//HP coil replacement

[Luky]

Good morning, everyone. I'm seeking a replacement coil for the Little Giant 3HT propane water heater. I've already talked to a few places, including Giant Manufacturer, Judson, Aramsco, and Cobb Supply, to no avail.
Do you have any suggestions?
Does anyone have either 3HT or 4 HT for sale and available for shipping to Joliet, Illinois?
Thanks

 

[Kenny Hayes]

You’re gonna die. I just sent one to the dump because the thermal coupling was out of it, and I didn’t wanna mess with it It probably would’ve been less to ship to you than send it to the dump. I know the coil was good. I know, thanks for nothing!

 

[Cleanworks]

You’re gonna die. I just sent one to the dump because the thermal coupling was out of it, and I didn’t wanna mess with it It probably would’ve been less to ship to you than send it to the dump. I know the coil was good. I know, thanks for nothing!

I got $80 for the last coil I scrapped.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

 

[Luky]

You’re gonna die. I just sent one to the dump because the thermal coupling was out of it, and I didn’t wanna mess with it It probably would’ve been less to ship to you than send it to the dump. I know the coil was good. I know, thanks for nothing!

It happens, thanks anyway. I scrapped Prochem vacuum hose reel about month ago. Someone is looking to buy one right now....
" Circle of scrap"

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I sent one of those too! I sent all kinds of shiate. $851 worth

 

[Nate The Great]

Long time LG user here.. Is it damaged from freeze or blew from pressure? I've had sucess with brazing silver solder to repair it..

Oldest #3t heater is from the early 1990's that used to be mated to the WorkMaster ETM.. #2 heater is used for portable work.. #4ht was used with the old slide-in TM.. Now I just run the engine coolant HX.. Miss the instant heat, but don't miss leaving the doors open and tools growing legs.. It's still in my back-up van & used for in-plant cleanings when needed..

 

[Luky]

The newbie used the water heater only once; he failed to fill the coils with water first. We fixed the large hole (1/8") successfully. We'll try to fix a couple of pinholes that are hard to reach tomorrow. I'm hoping for success, I hate to see the brand new unit go to waste. I wouldn't mind paying for replacement coils, but no luck as of yet

 

[Mikey P]

They don't make the 3 anymore?

 

[Luky]

They don't make the 3 anymore?

They do. However, I was told by Little Giant that they got a bad batch of copper, so it'll take some time to make a new coil. I'll get the silver rods and torch and fix it myself. That's what we do, we adapt.

 

[Mikey P]

They do. However, I was told by Little Giant that they got a bad batch of copper, so it'll take some time to make a new coil. I'll get the silver rods and torch and fix it myself. That's what we do, we adapt.

I had a #4 for a moment...

I was not impressed.

 

[Papa John]

If you are referring to the copper tubing that contains: its a simple fix.
Remove and open up the box. Remove the coil and take it to a radiator shop for repair and have them Braze it.
Inform them what you are trying to do. Most shops only replace and few do Brazing.

 

[Papa John]

You’re gonna die. I just sent one to the dump because the thermal coupling was out of it, and I didn’t wanna mess with it It probably would’ve been less to ship to you than send it to the dump. I know the coil was good. I know, thanks for nothing!

Dang-- Such a simple and cheap fix to change a thermal coupling.-- I know, thanks for nothing

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I had no use for it, at all. I used it with my Bane. The Bane went to the junk yard with it.
A lot went with it. It was like Andy’s toys in Toy Story!

 

[Papa John]

I had no use for it, at all. I used it with my Bane. The Bane went to the junk yard with it.
A lot went with it. It was like Andy’s toys in Toy Story!

I think we are similar.
We'd rather junk stuff than deal with the hassle of selling and/or shipping used stuff.