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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