Thread: Water heater clacking....
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Old 02-20-2008, 06:09 PM
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Absolutely right this dip tube creates what is known around here as a Hartford Loop.....By bringing in the cold water to the bottom of the tank the hot water in the tank can not migrate into the cold water pipe.
Gerry
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