Bypass Valve

[kerrbe]

I need a new bypass valve for the water heater.. 1st picture is what I have and the 2nd one is what I am wondering if it will work . I need the 3 way valve.

[barmcd]

I don't see why not. I don't think it's anything special

[l1v3fr33ord1]

kerrbe-

You'll have to do some plumbing to fit a different valve. Instead of putting a new three-way valve in the system, you should replace it with three individual valves as shown on this Web page. With three individual valves you can also remove the check valve that is on the hot water outlet of the heater. This check valve fails and causes problems.