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    Jul 22, 2013, 01:26 PM
    Heat traps in water heaters
    Hot water tank
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    Jul 22, 2013, 01:31 PM
    Would you like to post some more information here?
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    Jul 22, 2013, 02:05 PM
    Usually, I do not do this but... This was posted by the op to the wrong place.

    If water heater has a heat trap ,should I use heat trap nipples?
    Jng, to respond to a thread, please use the Reply button or the Quick Answer box at the bottom of the thread. The Report button is for alerting Moderators to problems.

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