Roger Shoaf wrote:
"Nick Hull" wrote in message
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You don't HAVE to have a dip tube at all. I removed mine when I
installed the then new heater because I plumbed the cold water inlet
into the drain connection. All that the dip tube does is introduce cold
watewr at the bottom of the tank.


Nick,

If you were to record the performance of a water heater with and without a
dip tube, you would see why this is an absurd assertion.

Roger,
Read for comprehension. Nick did a non-standard installation by
plumbing the cold water inlet into the drain valve connection.
Essentially, he has the "ultimate" dip tube. He just doesn't have a
way to deal with the sediment. Trade-offs for everything.
--
Grandpa