water heater leakin pressure release valve
I noticed today the pressure release valve on my water heater has a very slow drip. How often should that valve be replaced and is now the time. Doesn't seem like a complicated job any precautions ...
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The old Relief Valve is probably installed with Teflon Tape and/or Thread Dope. In either event it should come right out.
Personally speaking, although I would never plug a Relief Valve, I also never "test" them by releasing periodically. I've found the sealing surfaces get calcified and they drip once disturbed.
If the issue doesn't turn out to be Air Pocket, just get a new Valve and be done with it.
Personally speaking, although I would never plug a Relief Valve, I also never "test" them by releasing periodically. I've found the sealing surfaces get calcified and they drip once disturbed.
If the issue doesn't turn out to be Air Pocket, just get a new Valve and be done with it.
