Baffle collapsed or missing

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Baffle Collapsed or Missing – Water Heater Water Heater – Baffle Collapsed or Missing Plumbing

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hot water
cold water supply valve
cold water
vent connector
draft hood
dip tube
insulation
sacrificial anode rod
temperature/pressure relief valve
flue
baffle (turbulator) fallen down onto burner - affecting burner operation
gas pipe
gas valve
burner

Generated explanation

A cutaway view of a gas-fired tank-type water heater shows the central flue, burner, water connections, and internal tank components. A twisted flue baffle (turbulator) has fallen down onto the burner, with a callout identifying interference with burner operation. The flue leads upward through the tank to a draft hood and vent connector. The drawing also identifies the cold-water dip tube, sacrificial anode rod, tank insulation, gas valve and piping, and temperature/pressure relief valve.