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    #21

    Feb 13, 2010, 04:28 PM
    Try what letmetellu suggested... if you hear water charge into the tank when you turn the water back on then the leak is confirmed... although I think issue now is to find it as we're both pretty sure you have an underground leak somewhere.
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    Feb 13, 2010, 04:31 PM
    OK, I turn the water line off at the top.
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    Feb 13, 2010, 04:36 PM
    OK... give it 3 minutes and then go turn it back on... if water rushes in (it shouldn't)... leak confirmed... just need to find it now!
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    Feb 13, 2010, 04:45 PM

    Bad news!!
    Yes I hear the rush of water going into the tank
    Thanks for the help!!
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    #25

    Feb 13, 2010, 04:47 PM
    Glad to help here...

    For tonight I'd shut off the water into the heater and turn the gas valve/thermostat to pilot. Turn all on in the AM when needed.

    Good luck... hope it's found easily!
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    Feb 13, 2010, 04:53 PM

    Me to.
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