View Full Version : Gas water heater  release valve
 
 casimira717
Sep 25, 2012, 05:57 PM
There is a pressure release valve down below on my gas water heater where can I get a new one
 casimira717
Sep 25, 2012, 06:01 PM
Its on the bottom side of the tank it is leaking
 smoothy
Sep 25, 2012, 06:08 PM
That's the drain, for flushing sediment if its on the bottom... the pressure release valve is high on the side. But its called a safety valve meant to prevent excessive pressure.
 hkstroud
Sep 25, 2012, 06:21 PM
If it is in deed the drain valve that is leaking, you can purchase a hose cap that will screw on to the valve  (just like a hose) to stop the leak.  Only a couple of dollars.
 ballengerb1
Sep 25, 2012, 06:49 PM
Harold and I seem to know the old $1 trick, just cap it with a garden hose cap.
 speedball1
Sep 26, 2012, 07:06 AM
Hi casimria    and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com 
Where's the leak?  From the spout? From around the stem?  Let me know,  Tom