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Xringer · 06-30-12, 07:31 AM

It's easy to add a by-pass to a tank. I had that on my old Solar HW tank.
In case of leakage, you always want to install a pair of cut-offs in/out of the tank.
So, just add one more cut-off before the pair for a total by-pass ('H' manifold?).

New model electric HW heaters have very good insulation. It's two inches of good foam.
The GE user guide said, NOT to add an insulation wrap kit to the tank. It won't help.
And, it might effect the warranty.

06-30-12, 07:31 AM	#13
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	It's easy to add a by-pass to a tank. I had that on my old Solar HW tank. In case of leakage, you always want to install a pair of cut-offs in/out of the tank. So, just add one more cut-off before the pair for a total by-pass ('H' manifold?). New model electric HW heaters have very good insulation. It's two inches of good foam. The GE user guide said, NOT to add an insulation wrap kit to the tank. It won't help. And, it might effect the warranty. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..