View Full Version : Leaking water heater
 
 stephennemcginn
Dec 14, 2012, 04:02 PM
What am I supposed to do if the water heater pressure relief valve won't stop leaking?
 mygirlsdad77
Dec 14, 2012, 04:28 PM
Determine the pressure of the system with a hose bibb gauge.  Then determine the temp of the hot water with a thermometer at the nearest fixture.  Also, do you have a hot water expansion tank?  If pressure is under 80 psi, temp is under 140, you most likely will just need to replace the t&p valve.  Under no circumstances can you plug the valve.  If you don't feel comfy taking this on yourself, I suggest turning the water heater cold supply off until you can get things checked out/valve replaced.
 ma0641
Dec 14, 2012, 07:06 PM
You need to find out whether the valve if faulty, doing it's job or have a bad house pressure reducing valve.
 speedball1
Dec 15, 2012, 07:20 AM
Adding to Dads and Brians posts.   We need answers.
1- What's the house PSI?  Check it with a hose bib pressure gage. (see image) 
2_ Is there a Pressure Reducing Valve installed (see image)
3- Has the water been hotter then normal? 
Let me know,  Tom