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    casimira717 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 25, 2012, 05:57 PM
    Gas water heater release valve
    There is a pressure release valve down below on my gas water heater where can I get a new one
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    Sep 25, 2012, 06:01 PM
    Payne gas water heater release valve
    Its on the bottom side of the tank it is leaking
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    Sep 25, 2012, 06:08 PM
    That's the drain, for flushing sediment if its on the bottom... the pressure release valve is high on the side. But its called a safety valve meant to prevent excessive pressure.
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    Sep 25, 2012, 06:21 PM
    If it is in deed the drain valve that is leaking, you can purchase a hose cap that will screw on to the valve (just like a hose) to stop the leak. Only a couple of dollars.
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    Sep 25, 2012, 06:49 PM
    Harold and I seem to know the old $1 trick, just cap it with a garden hose cap.
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    Sep 26, 2012, 07:06 AM
    Hi casimria and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com
    Where's the leak? From the spout? From around the stem? Let me know, Tom

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