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10-14-02, 02:54 PM

creec

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What is the best way to reduce water pressure buildup in my home.
My water heater is dripping water from the relief valve due to the pressure. Also my faucets start out blasting water and then return to a normal flow after a couple of seconds.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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10-14-02, 03:01 PM

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Do you know if you have a pressure reducing valve on the house water service, if you do, it could be bad and needs replaced, if you don't have one there, then install one.

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10-14-02, 03:06 PM

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I admit to being a greenhorn here.
What am I looking for? What does the pressure reducing valve look like?
From the water supply I have the meter and then some type of valve with a screw adjustment on top. Is that it?

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10-14-02, 03:10 PM

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That is it, dig it out and replace it with a new one.

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10-15-02, 02:01 AM

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You are possibly experiencing thermal expansion...

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