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by quickthrowman 33 days ago
> P.S.: And that's before thinking about if the hot water supply in your home has its tank flushed and cleaned and the anodes serviced regularly... neglect your hot water installation and you'll get disgusting shit like

I guess it’s time to post this PSA again.

Never ever drink from the hot tap, always turn on the cold faucet only or turn the handle all the way to cold. Even if you’re filling a pot or kettle with water to boil.

The inside of a water heater is frightening.