<strong>Yahoo Message Number: 34734</strong>To my knowledge, no CCs come with a by-pass except maybe the Inspire and Tribute.<br/><br/>The best thing to do for now is to remove the hot and cold water lines from the rear of the heater, and tie them together with a plastic nipple. He can reinstall the lines in the Spring. Or, he will have to purchase a by-pass kit and install it.<br/><br/>Fred Sage '01...