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    Joey G Posts: 27, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 5, 2008, 09:24 PM
    Pressure relief valve leak
    Have a gas water heater for 8 yrs and trouble free. There is some water leak through the pipe connected to the pressure relief valve, which I never observed before. How would I know if I need to replace the valve. I have read some responses (not to my questions) from other members indicating the need to have an expansion tank, etc. But why would I need that now, since there was no need for it in the past 8 years. Would you recommend just changing the valve to see if that would take care of the problem? Thank you for any help or advice. Joey G
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    Jun 5, 2008, 09:56 PM
    Change the valve if the problem persists add the tank setup.
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