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Water heater manufacturers label hot-cold connections. Cold water must enter tank bottom to preserve hot water stored at top.

Dip tube carries incoming cold water to bottom.

If hot-cold connections are reversed, heater will not work.

If dip tube is broken, then water in bath or shower cools fast. Also faucets clog with plastic pieces. read

Broken dip tube can damage glass-lined water heater. Replace tank if old, or replace dip tube site

Tanks have life span see failure data
 
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Some tanks have no dip tube. This tank has cold inlet located at bottom. Water heaters for trailers have this type connection.

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