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    Jan 25, 2007, 05:09 PM
    Low hot water pressure
    I have low hot water pressure, throughout the house. The water heater is less than six months old. Any ideas?
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    Jan 26, 2007, 08:31 AM
    We have had many complaints about the heat trap nipples clogging up that come directly out of the hot water side of the heater. Change that nipple for one of brass and see if the pressure doesn't come back. Good luck, Tom
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