im afraid that would involve cutting the copper pipe right?
Would have to get a plumber in for that



I think all you need is a new "dip tube." It's nothing more than a
plastic tube that directs the cold water to the bottom of the tank. They
eventually break off and the cold water then enters the tank at the top
where it immediately starts to mix with the hot water and after a few
minutes your waer is all cold.

Replace the dip tube and you should be fine. Often though, you can't get
the broken section out, so just leave it in the tank. It'll cause no
harm. Simply remove the short piece from the top and insert the new one,
cutting it, if need be, so that the cold water enters the tank about 6
inches from the bottom.

Morvin