water heater trouble

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I'm having trouble with my water heater, the other night i turned the water heater on, after awhile i hear a big bang and water is everywhere. I turned the pump off and begin searching for the issue. I find the bypass valve that is in front of the heater was blown out. Couple days later i replace the valve, also the hi-temp thermostat on the heater, fill the system to test to see if everything works. I get water when i turn on the hot water faucet but its cold, water heater has hot water in it? Every time i turn the hot water faucet on i hear a knock, never had that before? Bypass valve is in the up position, just like it was before. Any help would be appreciated. This is a 2004 artic fox 990.

Kevin

donn0128 · Answer

By pass valve on front?  Do you mean temp pressure relief?  If your not getting hot water out you have a valve in wrong or in a wrong position.

btpo1 · Answer

If all you have done is change a valve and now it doesn't work, I would think that you have put the valve in wrong. A picture of your set-up would be nice to see what you have. JMO

bluhaven · Answer

You can't really put the valve in wrong, the only reason for replacing the valve was because it blew the front of the valve off. I just fired up the heater again to see if its getting hot water. I'll get pictures in a bit. Thanks.

KEvin

bluhaven · Answer

If i turn the valve to the left the water stops the water at the hot water faucet. There are only 2 positions, straight up or to the left.

bluhaven · Answer

I called Northwoods Mfg. and they said its the check valve on the hot water side of the water heater outlet so I'm off to get the part and see if that fixes it. I'll be back. Part won't be in until late Thursday.

Kevin

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