Tricks to stop leaking pipe thread
I put in a new anode this year on my HW heater and I used pipe dope. This is the first I'v used it, but I gobbed it on good. I typically used teflon tape, but I knew the threads were a bit rusted an...
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If it's a very slow leak.. like the odd small drip, the minerals in the water may help seal it. I'd let it be for a few days, if that's the case, then maybe try tweaking it a little.
And perhaps try heating and cooling the water a few times, and see what happens. Obviously, tank pressure will increase when hot, and expansion and contraction may occur during heating and cooling, so these things could cause it to leak.
And perhaps try heating and cooling the water a few times, and see what happens. Obviously, tank pressure will increase when hot, and expansion and contraction may occur during heating and cooling, so these things could cause it to leak.
