no there should be no reverse threads, the things inside the nipples are heat traps one should be blue and the other red, blue for cold and red for hot side. or? if the blue thing is only on the cold side and it sits down in the bottom of the nipple it is a dip tube which can be pulled straight up and out and replaced, either way it does seem that you should be getting ahold of a professional that could assist you with this, I just fear that you are going to end up needing another brand new water heater because this one will end up damaged beyond repair.
» This message has been edited by turdchaser on 17 January 2004
