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schlep1967
Apr 03, 2019Nomad
It's simple physics. Heat rises. If you have a column of water the hottest water will rise to the top. The same principle at work in your water heater. Ever wonder why the cold goes in the bottom and the hot comes out the top? And before somebody say the cold goes into the top of their heater, if it does there is a pipe internally going to the bottom.
A check valve is not going to help. Letting it trickle will help some. Pointing it at the wall when you turn it on will work every time you remember to do it.
A check valve is not going to help. Letting it trickle will help some. Pointing it at the wall when you turn it on will work every time you remember to do it.
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