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When I run cold water at any faucet, the water gets hot after a few seconds, then gets cold again. I checked for crossed/touching pipes, and heating/defrost devices. None found.
So I figure that as the hot water heats in the hot water heater tank, it expands, sending hot water back up into the cold water intake line.
I understand that I can put a valve (bleeder or balloon, etc.) inline in the cold water intake line to prevent this backflow.
Is that correct?
If so, what is the valve called? Can you show an online example of availability? Are there any installation/operational concerns?
Or is there a different solution?
Thanks,
-Dan
So I figure that as the hot water heats in the hot water heater tank, it expands, sending hot water back up into the cold water intake line.
I understand that I can put a valve (bleeder or balloon, etc.) inline in the cold water intake line to prevent this backflow.
Is that correct?
If so, what is the valve called? Can you show an online example of availability? Are there any installation/operational concerns?
Or is there a different solution?
Thanks,
-Dan