Posted by Hill on December 28, 1997 at 06:58:16:
In Reply to: Leaky hot water tank posted by Al Moshier on December 20, 1997 at 22:01:52:
I'd replace the Pressure Reducing Valve, first. I find them not to be really adjustable after they have had problems. If that doesn't solve the problem - then I'd look at the pressure balance of the particular valve. Hill
: I had a hot water tank installed in my home about 2 months ago and the Pressure Relief Valve leaks. It is an intemittent drip, especially noticable after someone has had a shower. I called Sears about this problem and they replaced the Pressure Relief Valve. But that didn't help, it still dripped, so I called them again and they told me the water temperature is too high. I lowered the water temperature, but it still leaked. I phoned Sears again and this time they told me my water pressure is too high. I checked it out and found that the water pressure was too high. I have a water pressure regulator inside my house, so I turned it down and my downstairs water pressure is now noticeably much lower, but my upstairs pressure is too low. It is almost a trickle so I can't afford to turn it down any lower. Why this big difference in water pressure, I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the Water Pressure Balance Unit in my shower. Ever since it was installed the water pressure upstairs was nerve as strong as it was before it was installed. Anyways my hot water tank still leaks. What do you think may be the problem? Do you have any ideas that I can try? I would like to hear what you have to say before I phone sears again.