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Old 12-08-2023, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter View Post
Whose idea was it to flush the tank…..and why?
Rheem, Bradford White, A.O. Smith (to name a few) all recommend annual flushes as well at TPR Valve testing. Do most people do this, no, but given how easy it is, why not? If it buys another year or two before you have to replace the tank, I don't see what it hurts.

Of course everyone has an opinion on this, but it's simply that...an opinion.