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    Bridget1971 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 7, 2007, 10:21 AM
    Air locked water heater
    Hi,

    I have just installed a gas water heater and it works rather well except that it takes a very long long time before the hot water comes out. It has been suggested to me that there is an air lock issue. How can I resolve this problem, if this is indeed the problem?
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    Mar 7, 2007, 12:09 PM
    When you installed the new heater did you notice that the in and out lines are marked on the heater and you connected correctly? There is a dip tube that draws water from the lower half of the tank on the outlet side. You did not alter it at all did you?
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    Mar 7, 2007, 09:16 PM
    Did it take a long time to get hot water before you changed the water heater?
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