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    Left The Driveway
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    Hot Water Heater temp

    I have noticed that the hot water temperature is not nearly as hot this trip. I have it on gas and electric. The outdoor Taps are off.
    Any suggestions? Is there a way to increase temp?
    The burner is lighting up and runs fine.


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    That sure sounds like the problem with the outdoor faucet being on. I would recheck and make sure the hot and cold valves are closed.
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    Left The Driveway
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    I did. I doubted myself and checked again. It is definitely off. Running the hot there is the same temp.



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    I figured it out, came from the dealer with the water bypass valve open. Now the water is piping hot,,,[emoji3]


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    Quote Originally Posted by Zappel View Post
    I figured it out, came from the dealer with the water bypass valve open. Now the water is piping hot,,,[emoji3]
    wonder why the "bypass valve" if it is truly that, would allow the water to be any temperature but cold/fresh tank temp?? Speaking of which, can I assume there is a thermal override that would keep a bypassed tank from boiling dry?

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    Left The Driveway
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    Good question! The valve was in the open position so hot and cold was mixing before the taps. Click image for larger version. 

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    With the flow blocked, I wonder how you would ever have any hot water pressure? I'm pretty sure there's a lot I don't know about winterizing revolving around the hot water tank.

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    How did you get to this valve? Did you have to unscrew and remove the whole water heater? We have a Transcend 31rlk and our water is Luke warm with spurts of hot water

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zappel View Post
    I figured it out, came from the dealer with the water bypass valve open. Now the water is piping hot,,,[emoji3]


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    I had the same problem this past spring, when I took my trailer out of storage. After flushing the anti-freeze I opened the valves to the water heater, but neglected to close the bypass valve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by almo88320 View Post
    wonder why the "bypass valve" if it is truly that, would allow the water to be any temperature but cold/fresh tank temp?? Speaking of which, can I assume there is a thermal override that would keep a bypassed tank from boiling dry?
    almo, the two reasons I can think of for bypassing the water heater: replacement (or replacement of parts such as plug, pressure release valve) and winterizing. In either case, why would your water heater be turned on?

    Also, re: your question about warm water from the pipes when the WH is bypassed, the heater gets so hot when running, that the nearby water lines, cabinetry, floor, all heat up as well. You just haven’t run the water long enough for it to cool down the lines.

    GD and other manufacturers should put the nice diagram supplied above on the inside door of the closest cabinet!
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