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    Posted: 11 Jan 2016 at 12:00pm
Could have a one way on the "out" side of the WH..
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Still can dump into the WH if it's been emptied. 
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If it bypasses the cold water fill side, then meets the T of the hot/exit side, and there is a one way between it and the tank, it will not fill.
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Originally posted by furpod

If it bypasses the cold water fill side, then meets the T of the hot/exit side, and there is a one way between it and the tank, it will not fill.


Yes, but I'm not aware of a check valve in that outlet line. And if it is there that inhibits draining of the HW pipes and HW heater from the hot low point drain. All said I think the three valve setup, or two either/or valves, is best. Actually two either/or valves might be better since you would get either hot water, cold water, or no water, but not luke warm water.
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At first I thought it must allow some antifreeze in, but it can't be much.  I used slightly less than a gallon in the pod, and slightly over a gallon in the Salem, which I expect since the plumbing system is a little bigger.  Last year I even tried to drain the WH again when I was done and didn't get anything out.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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