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m_spart
11-15-04, 01:44 PM
Hi All:
I have a problem with my water heater - leaking pressure release valve. It has been little leaking since I put new water heater about 1 year ago- up to about 1/2 gallon of water every 2-3 weeks.
Last week it starts leaking much-much more. I have replaced pressure release valve - did not help. Then I have installed expansion tank, did not help either. Setting on my water heater was set to hot, today I have put it to the meddle between hot and warm. It’s helped a little, but still leaking when we are using water. Is it possible that my water heater is not functioning properly? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Greg
I have a problem with my water heater - leaking pressure release valve. It has been little leaking since I put new water heater about 1 year ago- up to about 1/2 gallon of water every 2-3 weeks.
Last week it starts leaking much-much more. I have replaced pressure release valve - did not help. Then I have installed expansion tank, did not help either. Setting on my water heater was set to hot, today I have put it to the meddle between hot and warm. It’s helped a little, but still leaking when we are using water. Is it possible that my water heater is not functioning properly? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Greg
Rainbird
11-15-04, 02:29 PM
Turning the temperature dial to mid range setting was a good idea.
The next thing is to check the incoming water pressure for the house. Buy an inexpensive pressure guage and get a reading (usually from an outside faucet). Any reading in excess of 80 lbs per square inch (psi) will require the installation of a Pressure-reducing valve. The reducing valve should be installed near the point where the water service enters the home. The ideal water pressure for a house is 50 to 60 psi.
The next thing is to check the incoming water pressure for the house. Buy an inexpensive pressure guage and get a reading (usually from an outside faucet). Any reading in excess of 80 lbs per square inch (psi) will require the installation of a Pressure-reducing valve. The reducing valve should be installed near the point where the water service enters the home. The ideal water pressure for a house is 50 to 60 psi.
594tough
11-16-04, 05:31 PM
It still sounds like it could be a thermal expansion problem. When you installed the expansion tank, did you set the precharge in accordance with instructions.?
Of course, high overall pressure would definitely explain it.
Of course, high overall pressure would definitely explain it.
LI Neil
11-19-04, 07:13 AM
Same problems I am having with a new install on a 50 gal gas fired tank. Expansion tank was installed and problem went away for a few weeks. I did not see any prep work done to the tank prior to installation.
How do one set the precharge and can I check for any pressure etc while its on now or I have to take it off? I can do so if needed. Should the pressure be set to a certain limit, can I locate this setting on the tank?
Where would one go about finding that inexpensive pressure gauge from? Home Depot? Lowes? or a plumbing supply store?
Thanks,
Neil
How do one set the precharge and can I check for any pressure etc while its on now or I have to take it off? I can do so if needed. Should the pressure be set to a certain limit, can I locate this setting on the tank?
Where would one go about finding that inexpensive pressure gauge from? Home Depot? Lowes? or a plumbing supply store?
Thanks,
Neil