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bacabunch
Explorer
Jul 03, 2013

how does water get to the hot water heater when you drain it

I'm trying to get a rotten egg smell it of my hot water heater. I have filled my fresh water tank with water and bleach. I just drained my water heater and was curious as to how the heater will fill...
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enblethen
Nomad
Jul 03, 2013
The water heater needs an air space near the top. Water should not be over the pressure relief valve port.

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