[lundwc16]

First off thanks everyone for the response. Bob (rohrmann) hit it out of the park first. Took a few days because I couldn't find a way to the back of the water heater, & finally had to remove a panel below the TV. Couldn't find a new valve on the weekend, so I removed the guts from the failed valve, & reinstalled it, now it's just a brass nipple. Works fine & we have hot water once again so all is right with the world. Replacing the valve is on my list when we get home in April. Winter well & thanks again.
John