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    Nov 1, 2008, 08:00 AM
    Gas water heater
    We had the gas off to our home for 2 months. When it was turned back on, the pressure relief valve poured water! The water heater is only about 4 yrs old. Can we try replacing the relief valve to solve this problem?
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    Nov 1, 2008, 08:07 PM

    First try to reset the relief valve. Push the lever down.

    Yes it can be replaced. You probably won't have to.
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