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2007 Atwood hot water heater 6 gallon in travel trailer leaking when bypass function not activated...came apart where the thermostat is located...

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You will be happier if you replace it
Repairs seldom last very long with this type of problem

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I do not know the answer, or exactly which part is best to replace.
I would order all affected parts and have on-hand when work starts, otherwise you might be half done after a day of repair.
There are numerous blogs and self-help resources about atwood water heaters.

The following resource can help identify exact model number and part number for your specific heater. Plus maintenance tips.
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http://waterheatertimer.org/Atwood-water-heater-resources.html

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Check your by-pass again. Cold water enters bottom fitting/line, and hot comes out the top fitting/line. Any valve in between should be closed, and any valve going in at bottom should be open, as well as open at top. There are a few different by-pass set-ups, so without knowing which one you have, this should guide you somewhat.
If you can describe what you see there, I can probably guide you through it.
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Where is it coming from? It would make sense to have a plug in the conwe of the tank. Need you to clarify what it is lthat is leajing.
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