Gas water heater overflow leaking
#1
08-07-05, 10:05 AM
Gas water heater overflow leaking
We just returned from a one-week vacation, during which I put my gas water heater thermostat on 'vacation' mode.
Once I returned it to its normal setting yesterday, everything worked fine. Now, today, I noticed that the overflow pipe is draining water.
What does this indicate??
Thanks!
Jon
Once I returned it to its normal setting yesterday, everything worked fine. Now, today, I noticed that the overflow pipe is draining water.
What does this indicate??
Thanks!
Jon
#2
08-07-05, 05:11 PM
Has a rule of thumb a "dripping" T&P valve (overflow pipe) means the pressure inside your water heater is to high. This can be caused by high incoming water pressure or a closed system. A pressure gauge placed on your heater will verify this.
A steady flow of water from your T&P valve normally indicates a temperature problem. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat. Testing your hot water temperature will confirm this.
If everything checks out okay then your T&P valve is faulty and should be replaced.
A steady flow of water from your T&P valve normally indicates a temperature problem. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat. Testing your hot water temperature will confirm this.
If everything checks out okay then your T&P valve is faulty and should be replaced.
