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    Feb 19, 2009, 01:17 AM
    Air Block in hot water tank
    Tank has refilled and there is an air blockage - no hot water anywhere - how do I clear it
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    Feb 19, 2009, 08:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jennywren10 View Post
    Tank has refilled and there is an air blockage - no hot water anywhere - how do I clear it
    Are you saying that nothing but air comes out of a hot water faucet or that you don't have any hot water at all? Why was the tank drained and refilled in the first place? Did you have hot water before the tan was drained?
    Please explain with more details. Cheers, Tom
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    Feb 19, 2009, 09:01 AM

    Make sure you open incoming cold water to the heater...
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