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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 back up with water? Does it fill while the pump is running?
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 03, 2013
    You do not want the water heater tank "full".
    Turn on pump and a faucet to fill tank.
  • wkswenson's avatar
    wkswenson
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    Yes - although you may need to open a hot water faucet or the vent on the water heater to allow the air to escape to get it full.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2013
    Your water heater will fill from the tank when the pump runs, yes. Be sure to open a HW faucet to allow air to escape.

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