Hot water problem

[LAKERAT]

I was using my hot water last Sunday night cleaning off dishes, turned it off for a second to grab another dish went back to turn the hot water on and nothing came out at all. After that none of the hot water valves had water. I did bypass the hot water tank and cold water would come out of the hot side. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be. I am going to flush the hot water tank this weekend and replace the anod rod.
thanks for any input.

[hankpage]

There is a check valve on the outlet of the water heater .... it is most likely clogged with debris or it has failed. Hope this helps, Hank

[Terrydactile]

Hank's got this one right. Most likely the check valve.

[LAKERAT]

Great idea guys, I almost baught a new valve yesterday. I'll buy one tomorrow to take up there and try it. Thanks again

[Bob Landry]

I replaced the check valve with a pipe nipple and installed a three-way instead of the "T".