[C320-list] Water heater

[Joe Luciano]

Interesting, but I don’t believe that is normal for any water heater.  My pressure relief valve does not leak any water when turning it on.  If I press on the test handle it does pass water same as my home water heater.  I think you may have a bad pressure relief valve.  I had a similar leak under my sink that was due to a loose fitting under there.  I would check the fittings under the sink for leaks.  Mine was actually coming from the drain line and not the supply line.

Joe

Second Wind - C-320 2005

> On Jun 9, 2018, at 8:10 AM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> I dont know of any bypass.  However, my hot water heater expresses water from the pressure relief valve due to expansion from heating whenever I turn on my water heater.  It is several ounces of water each time, so I use a small water bottle on the end of the pressure relief valve hose to catch that water.  I just empty the bottle periodically to keep this water out of the bilge.   
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> Something to consider or investigate as possibly the hot water leak that you are experiencing.  
> 
> Dave
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> S/V Emily Ann
> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> Mukilteo, WA
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> David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
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>> On Jun 9, 2018, at 6:42 AM, Jerry's Iphone <jellyroll02 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> I’ve got a leak somewhere in my water heater. Small amount of water under the sink whenever hot water is run. No time in near future to address it. 
>> Is there a way bypass or to prevent water from getting to the water heater for now?
>> Thanks as always for your help. 
>> 
>> Jerry
>> JellyRoll  890
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