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    Oct 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
    Can a high water pressure damage my water heater?
    Can a high water damage my water heater?
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    Oct 17, 2011, 11:16 AM
    Of course, if its high enough as will it the pumbing etc... the question is how high is it actually right now.
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    Oct 17, 2011, 12:37 PM
    To add to Smoothys questions. Well or city water> And if on the city do you have a PRV (pressure reducing valve? If the PSI is too high the T&P valve on 6the heater will open up and save the heater, however Smoothy's correct. High water can, and will, damage your faucets and put your pipes and fittings under a strain. Answer smoothy, what's your house PSI? Back to you, Tom
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