Hello all,
I've got an issue with my water heater. 50 gal electric. Installed 2011 with
a 6 yr warranty. I just bought the house 4 months ago.
It's in the basement bathroom. I had noticed the floor wet around the unit
and thought I had a foundation leak issue. Was happy when I just happened to
be in there when it puked a little water out the temp/pressure relief valve.
I removed it and there was a little corrosion in the valve and some white
substance similar to toothpaste ( lime?)
Replaced the valve under warranty. Thank you US Waterheater!
I also turned the temp down from 130ish to the std 125 deg. Wanted to make
sure there was not too much expansion. Put a small bucket under the pipe
attached to the TPR valve. The floor has dried up nicely even after heavy
rains so the foundation is good.
However, I'm still getting a little discharge from the TPR valve into the
bucket. About a quart every 2-3 days. We do use a lot of hot water with the
wife and 2 college age girls. Have not checked the pressure but it doesn't
seem above normal. Just good solid pressure. The TPR valve is rated at 150
psi and/or 200 deg.
Ideas for a solution?
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