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    Apr 20, 2013, 06:22 PM
    Can I pull the relief valve on my hott water system to stop water from pouring out?
    Water is pouring out of the top of my hot water system, can I pull the relief valve to stop it?

    I pulled it a little, but not sure how hard I am supposed to pull the lever?
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    Apr 20, 2013, 08:08 PM
    Turn off valve on the cold water input line.
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    Apr 20, 2013, 08:21 PM
    When you say "pull" you mean to unscrew it and take it off, correct ?

    Yes you can do that - but you have to install new one. You cannot just plug the hole. Leaking relieve valve indicates one of two things: high water pressure or high temperature of hot water. You may have to adjust or replace pressure regulator and/or install expansion tank. Back to you. Milo
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