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What is the function of the cold water inlet in a water heater system?
The cold water inlet in a water heater system brings in cold water from the main water supply into the tank, where it is heated up to provide hot water for household use.
What does it mean if there isn't pressure on the hot water side of the sink?
The cold water inlet valve to the water heater is closed.
What is causing air in the hot water line but not the cold and it started after the hot water heater and vacuum breaker were replaced 3 months ago and has not stopped?
I think the only reasonable answer can be that the cold and hot water inlet/outlets are reversed. your hot water line is attached, at the heater to the cold water inlet or your hot water outlet is too short inside of the tank
How do you install expansion tank for hot water heater?
Hook it up on the cold inlet side where you have room.
How do you replace dip tube on hot water heater?
Take cold inlet water pipe off tank. The dip tube sits below the fitting joining to the tank on the cold inlet side. You can pull it out and replace it.
Can you connect CPVC piping to the Hot Water inlet line of a Hot Water tank?
There is no hot water inlet in a water heater. There is a cold inlet and a hot outlet. Yes it can be connected to the hot outlet depending on the jurisdiction. Check the plumbing codes in your area to be sure.
Why is no water coming from hot water heater?
The inlet valve is shut off on the cold water feed side or your mixing valve or tempering (if you have one has failed.
How could you suddenly lose all hot water pressure without losing any cold water pressure with a electric water heater?
The cold side inlet may be plugged with sand or rust.
Can a hot water heater siphon to cold water faucet?
A hot water heater is designed to supply hot water to faucets, not cold water. It is not possible for a hot water heater to siphon into a cold water faucet. Each faucet is connected to either the hot or cold water supply lines, which are separate in a plumbing system.
After close main water valve in front yard.. If I do air pressure test from a cold water tab.. could it detect any water leak on hot water pipe.?
yes, as long as the cold water inlet valve to your water heater is open.
Can hot water added into the inlet cold water?
no
Where is the dip tube in the water heater?
look online or go to a handware store or plumbing store just make sure you get the right one for your brand water heater.
