[C320-list] Water heater

[danny jensen]

 >> If it hasn’t been replaced, I would replace it. My water heater failed
in June 2 days before a trip. See my pics and associated comments on my
water heater project on this link. https://c320.org/mediagallery/
album.php?aid=278&sort=0&page=2
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>> Danny
>> #972

On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 8:10 AM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
wrote:

> 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.
>
> Something to consider or investigate as possibly the hot water leak that
> you are experiencing.
>
> Dave
>
> 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:
> >
> > 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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> >
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