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    Dec 2, 2010, 08:22 PM
    How to repair hot water system
    Water is leaking from the top of electric hot water system. Should io replace or repair?
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    Dec 2, 2010, 08:25 PM

    Hot water heater? Is the water coming out of one of the two pipes or where?
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    Dec 3, 2010, 05:39 AM

    If you have water on top of the heater I can only assume that it's coming from a bad connection at the heater and not the heater itself.
    I would save my money and repair. Good luck, Tom
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