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Bulletin 5 - Leaking

SYMPTOMS
  • Puddle on Floor
  • Water in Drain Pan
  • Leak from Fitting
  • T & P Valve Leaking
  • CAUSES
  • Fitting is leaking around the threads
  • Tank has pin hole leak
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Excessive water temperature
  • Condensation
  • IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

    Symptoms Causes Means of Treatment
    Puddle on Floor Tank has pin hole leak
    Fitting is leaking around the threads
    T & P valve is actuating
    Condensation
    see Bulletins 51 & 15
    Water in Drain Pan Fitting is leaking
    Tank has pin hole leak
    Condensation
    see Bulletins 51 & 15
    Leak from Fitting Corroded threads on fitting
    Bad seal on threads on fitting
    Leaking at weld at spud on tank
    see Bulletin 51
    T & P Valve Leaking Thermal expansion
    Excessive water temperature
    Problems with fitting seal
    Leaking at weld at spud on tank
    see Bulletins 51 & 52