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mtr002
Jan 16, 2009, 09:42 AM
I have a 13 year PRV50 water heater that just started leaking thorugh the disdharge pipe and is filling up a 5 gallon pail in about 12 hours. Is this worthwhile to repair or simply time to replace unit

Milo Dolezal
Jan 16, 2009, 10:34 AM
It is Temperature and Pressure Relieve valve that is leaking. It leaks because one of the two things is happening:

1. Water is too hot. Set thermostat to 125 F
2. Water pressure is too high. Measure your water pressure. Reduce pressure to about 55 Psi

However, you have to replace this leaking valve with new one.