Forum Discussion

bacabunch's avatar
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...
Old-Biscuit's avatar
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 03, 2013
2oldman wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Over time the air pocket can be absorbed into water........then you will need to re-establish the air pocket
How would you know that?


Rest of quote.....
"or pressure will increase due to expansion of water when heated (typically PRV will weep when this occurs)."


That and 30 yrs. of operating boilers.......all kinds/types/sizes
Simple 'Thermal Dynamics'

About Technical Issues

Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,212 PostsLatest Activity: Mar 12, 2025