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Schoma
Jan 26, 2011, 06:40 PM
Tpr valve occasional drips water. I have a well

hkstroud
Jan 26, 2011, 07:05 PM
What is well pump pressure setting? Do you have a check valve between well tank and house?

ma0641
Jan 26, 2011, 09:22 PM
There are only two reasons for a discharge. They are overtemp and overpressure. When TPR valves age, the spring weakens and they will open below the set pressure. Check temp 125+/-and water pressure 40-60psig and if they are in line, change the TPR.

massplumber2008
Jan 27, 2011, 07:17 AM
HI guys...

Brian, there is another reason... called a CLOSED SYSTEM where backflow preventers, pressure regulating valves and check valves create a closed system that won't allow for the expansion that a water heater creates on water and will usually relieve the excess pressure by relieveing it through the T&P valve.

The answer in these "closed system" setups is to install an EXPANSION TANK in the cold water supply... see image.

With that being said, I can't be sure this is the issue for SCHOMA as we need to know if there are check valves or other valves I mentioned above in place in his system.

At a minimum, I would definitely replace the T&P valve, for sure!

Will check back later!

Mark

ma0641
Jan 27, 2011, 03:06 PM
Good call, Didn't think about that since I rarely see one without an expansion tank.