Hot Water Heater Covers
 

Some 1950's-1960's trailers have had their Bowen hot water heater covers removed in past HW heater replacements, and the installer failed to reuse the Bowen cover, installing the modern flimsy painted cover instead.  To help restorers fabricate, or have sheet metal shop fabricate one for them, I've started collecting a series of pictures on the 3 styles of Bowen covers - plus some thoughts on  fabrication.

Style 1

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An exploded view of a similar one from ebay showing the parts.  There is a square chunk cut from the upper closeout plate. The top drip cap/retainer is shown at the bottom.

 

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End result (reusing old data plate)

Another view  

 

 

 

 


Dimensions of the lower access plate (perforated aluminum)
 

Most any sheet metal shop can fabricate one from novelty and perforated aluminum stock on a Pan Brake from these pictures and dimensions from your trailer opening.  Extrusions for the opening surround are available from Hoskin & Muir.


Style 2

 
 

 

 
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