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Daveanddogs
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Sep 13, 2020

Sw6p water heater

I just installed brand new sw6p water heater and all went fine. Filled tank, lit pilot, burner came on, then a small trickle of water started coming out of burner tube. What's up with that??
  • Daveanddogs wrote:
    Only happens when burner is fired up. I'll post a pic when I figure out how.


    The metal expands/warps from heat, warranty issue.
  • Only happens when burner is fired up. I'll post a pic when I figure out how.
  • Usually happens on older rusty water heaters

    That is a failure in production (over penetration during welding)

    Definitely warranty issue

  • Daveanddogs wrote:
    I just installed brand new sw6p water heater and all went fine. Filled tank, lit pilot, burner came on, then a small trickle of water started coming out of burner tube. What's up with that??


    Sounds like a warranty issue.
  • Not sure. Did the leak continue after five minutes or so? Post a picture.