Furnace and Hot Water Heater TPV Questions

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Originally Posted By: Dave Tomasky
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Relatively new homeowner here icon_confused.gif My Trane condensing furnace is leaking water where the pvc flue meets the furnace. I disconnected the flue and re-positioned the o-ring gasket, but it still leaks. What’s my next step? Silicone or other type of sealant material? Bigger O-ring?


Regarding the water heater T&P Valve, it also drips water at the rate of about 1 coffee can per 10 days or so. Is this normal? Also, when I flip the TPV lever manually no water comes out at all. Is the valve defective? I would expect water to come out at a high rate when testing the valve.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted By: cbottger
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Dave it would not hurt a thing to try a little sealant on the o-ring for the furnace flue but if the o-ring was brittle and dry I would recommend replacement.


The T&P valve for the hot water heater should not drip water and when the lever is lifted water should discharge at a high rate the same as opening a faucet. T&P valves are sold at Lowes and are inexpensive.

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Originally Posted By: kwilliams
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Dave the valve is defective, and you should change it as soon as possible. if you need help with it call me, I am in the area, Kevin

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