DJK55 Member Joined Nov 13, 2017 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location , Nov 27, 2017 #1 Can anyone identify this part and explain it's purpose. it is mounted on the cold water inlet to an electric hot water tank. ( It is mounted vertically. Pic uploaded rotated 90') Thanks
Can anyone identify this part and explain it's purpose. it is mounted on the cold water inlet to an electric hot water tank. ( It is mounted vertically. Pic uploaded rotated 90') Thanks
V voletl Well-Known Member Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 800 Reaction score 250 Location New York Nov 27, 2017 #2 Thats is a vaccum breaker that is missing its black cap. It prevents or breaks a siphon so the tank does not drain and dry fire
Thats is a vaccum breaker that is missing its black cap. It prevents or breaks a siphon so the tank does not drain and dry fire
DJK55 Member Joined Nov 13, 2017 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location , Nov 27, 2017 #3 Thanks. Does it matter if it is mounted above the hot outlet or cold inlet.
V voletl Well-Known Member Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 800 Reaction score 250 Location New York Nov 27, 2017 #4 it needs to be on the cold Inlet
