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    mikger Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 31, 2014, 08:54 PM
    Fix water coming out of top of water heater by cold intake
    My hot water heater is leaking at the top by the cold intake. The water is coming up from the tank. What would cause this and how can it be fixed? Do I need a new water heater?

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    May 31, 2014, 10:22 PM
    What would cause this
    Leaking tank.

    and how can it be fixed?
    It can't be fixed

    Do I need a new water heater?
    Yes.
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    Jun 1, 2014, 10:13 AM
    Before you go to the expense of a new heater try this. Shut the water off and remove and replace the threaded fitting that goes in the cold side. Don't forget to use Teflon tape of the threads. Good luck, Tom
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    Jun 1, 2014, 12:52 PM
    Agree with Tom. Generally speaking, Hot and Cold water stub outs are nipples that screw into the tank. Make sure they are tighten up and have sealant on threads. Also, if you have T&P valve on top of the tank, then it is also screwed into the top of the tank. Remove it, apply sealant on threads and reinstall. Turn water back ON and see if the leak stopped. Back to you. Milo
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