WATER HEATER
#1
07-06-00, 11:57 PM
HI,
WATER HEATER STARTED LEAKING(FULL, HEAVY STREAM OF WATER ACTUALLY) OUT OF THE HOT WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF HEATER. WE TURNED THE GAS TO OFF AND TURNED OFF THE WATER........WILL THIS BE SAFE FOR THE NIGHT?
WATER HEATER STARTED LEAKING(FULL, HEAVY STREAM OF WATER ACTUALLY) OUT OF THE HOT WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF HEATER. WE TURNED THE GAS TO OFF AND TURNED OFF THE WATER........WILL THIS BE SAFE FOR THE NIGHT?
#2
07-07-00, 03:06 PM
quote:<HR>Originally posted by G2HOTT:
HI,
WATER HEATER STARTED LEAKING(FULL, HEAVY STREAM OF WATER ACTUALLY) OUT OF THE HOT WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF HEATER. WE TURNED THE GAS TO OFF AND TURNED OFF THE WATER........WILL THIS BE SAFE FOR THE NIGHT?<HR>
Sounds like thremo expansion is taking place, you may need to install and expansion tank.
Best Regards Plumber2000
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