Leak from hot water heater
Hi Folks, I've been having a great time with my new camper this summer. I especially like that I can just stop anywhere to camp and do this on a whim since everything is packed and ready to go. ...
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ronniedean1234 wrote:
RV'S have a closed system, as the water heats it has to expand somewhere so out the relief valve it goes, you need to establish an air pocket at the top of the water heater for water to expand to, shut water heater off, shut incoming water off, open inside faucet and them open relief valve until water stops draining, shut relief valve then turn water on, then faucet off, the water heater does not draw the hot water off the top therefore leaves an air pocket in place, every once in awhile you need to replenish the air pocket....
As mentioned never put a plug into the p/t valve
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Air pocket on top of tank allows for the expansion of water when it is heated.
PRVs will weep when air pocket is lost and water heated.
As suggested.....re-establish the air pocket
