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    Apr 2, 2004, 11:13 AM
    Water leaking
    I have a furnace assisted electric hotwater heater. My problem is that there is water all around my furnace, below the over flow pipe on the furnace. What could be causing this?
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    Apr 2, 2004, 01:00 PM
    Re: water leaking
    Hey Pop, If you are referring to the discharge tube from the temperature and pressure Valve (T&P valve) on your water heater, one of three things would cause it to leak water. (1) the thermostat is bad and overheating the water. (2) The water has trurned to steam and opened up the valve as a safety measure. Or (3) The spring inside the T&P valve has weakened and pressure is forcing the water out. Try this. Squirt some WD40 on the stem and work the lever up and down. If it somehow opened up and is binding that should allow it to seat properly. Check the tube for any leakage. If it still leaks and the water seems overly hot shut the electricity off to the heater and call in outside help. If it still leaks and the temperture's normal then replace the T&P valve. Good luck, Tom
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    Apr 3, 2004, 06:45 AM
    Re: water leaking
    Thank you! ;d ;d
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