[C320-list] Hot Water Tank Leaking

[John Frost]

I had the same thing. In my case it turned out to be a cracked check valve
on the outlet of the water heater. It was very flimsy and I replaced it with
a more robust version. Might be worth a check.

Best Regards,
John 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Russell and Kathleen
Vance
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 8:14 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Hot Water Tank Leaking

We recently returned from a 12 day cruise.   Our fresh water pump was 
cycling on every few minutes if we left the breaker on.   There were no 
faucets turned on, and we checked the aft outdoor shower -- no leaks there. 
The bilge pump was also cycling on occasionally.  After some inspection, it 
looks like the hot water tank is leaking from the bottom.  There is some 
rust evident in the lower right corner.  Has anybody had this problem?   Did

you replace the tank, and if so, what kind of project is this?
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Russell & Kathleen Vance
Shadowfax
C320 #407