ATF: Big Country - leaking pressure valve

Ray LeTourneau

Senior Member - Past Moderator
Something to try before you replace the valve. Hook up to city water and fill the hot water tank but do not turn on the electric or LP to heat the water. Manually open the relief valve for a second or two. Do this a few times then turn on the electric or LP. Once the hot water reaches normal temperature see if it's still leaking. Sometimes there might be a bit of debris allowing a slight leak or the valve isn't seated right. This has worked for me a couple times.
 
Top