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paterry  
#1 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2018 2:28:55 PM(UTC)
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Warm water was running out of my water heater pressure overflow pipe to the back of my house. This has been going on a long time. As it is winter, it was not noticed until the gas bill came in at more than double normal. I tried lowering the temperature on the hot water heater for a week, but it did no good. I shut off the gas. This is where things get weird. The next day the water was still running out, but it was cold. I shut off the water to the water heater. The next day the water was still running out. I looked up schematics online, and it looks to be, as I thought, the pressure release pipe from the water heater, but I do not understand how the water could still be coming out. Is there a water intake on this model other than the one on the top?
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ThatGuy  
#2 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2018 2:49:19 PM(UTC)
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I don't know your model, but if the pressure relief valve is leaking, you need a new one. They are relatively cheap $10 and up. This picture is just for reference.
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oliver_mix  
#3 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2020 6:24:06 AM(UTC)
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If the valve is replaced, the problem will disappear. Hope this helps you. Leaks are usually due to the valve.
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