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    Keli0828 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 1, 2010, 09:36 AM
    Water overflow of furnace
    Water constantly is released from my furnace (boiler)
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    Mar 1, 2010, 12:26 PM

    If your pressure relieve valve leaks it means one of 3 things: your water is too hot or you have too much pressure in your plumbing system. Lastly, it can be faulty T&P valve.
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    Mar 1, 2010, 03:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Keli0828 View Post
    Water constantly is released from my furnace (boiler)
    Could you be more explicit? What's leaking? From where? More details please. Tom
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    Mar 1, 2010, 04:11 PM

    Yes, more precise decription would help. If it is the t/p valve that is leaking, Milo hit the bases. It could also be cuased by a faulty expansion tank, which would cause the pressure to rise to high when boiler heats up.

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