Community contributors: Andy, Will-Plumber and Gas fitter
Summary
Key Points
Why it matters: 掌握热水器接头渗漏的处置逻辑与旁路方案，能避免盲目更换高价水箱，显著节省房屋紧急维修支出。
当太阳能或储水式热水器金属接口出现局部生锈和微小渗漏时，若属于水箱自带的镀锌铁管接头，通常无法直接单独更换接口。若水箱主体完好，可通过专业水管工进行旁路（Bypass）连接，绕过太阳能集热部分或渗漏管路，以较低成本恢复正常热水供应，无需整体更换数千澳元的水箱。
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