FAW3
Advanced Member
Some thoughts:
1: Check the orientation of your plastic manifolds and ensure they are mounted fittings/ports DOWN. This helps them drain.
2: On my Hawk I had freeze damage to a three port manifold and replaced with a couple of brass tees and nipple fittings. Easy to find and much more rugged.
3: For working on the water heater remove the exterior mounting screws and you can easily gain 2-3” of front side working room. Easy to push back into place afterwards.
1: Check the orientation of your plastic manifolds and ensure they are mounted fittings/ports DOWN. This helps them drain.
2: On my Hawk I had freeze damage to a three port manifold and replaced with a couple of brass tees and nipple fittings. Easy to find and much more rugged.
3: For working on the water heater remove the exterior mounting screws and you can easily gain 2-3” of front side working room. Easy to push back into place afterwards.