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• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-25-2013 at 01:39 PM
  Thanks CallMeVilla.Does anyone have any recommendations as to what water heater manufacturers
  make a reliable tank. I'm not too enthusiastic about getting a GE model from HomeDepot. From
  what I have f...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-23-2013 at 09:18 PM
  I like the photo :)I was wondering about those tanks with a 6, 10 or even 12 year warranty. I
  don't know from experience but I am guessing the warranty is only as good as the fine
  print.What did shock...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-23-2013 at 05:00 PM
  Honestly, at 13 yo that tank is due to go away. Sediment, corrosion, and a failing PRV ... all
  point to a replacement. I just replaced a 13 yo tank and more than 50% of the thing was
  sediment ... it w...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-23-2013 at 08:06 AM
  Thanks Neal. Will change both the reducing and TPR valve.Just for reference, I've attached an
  image of the existing reducing valve. Will try and get one of similar dimensions.

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 05:41 PM
  After you turned the regulator back, did you run water to relieve the pressure in the pipe?I
  saw a video online that said to run a faucet slightly while making the adjustment, so I did
  that. After I d...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 04:47 PM
  98 psi is too high. Most fixture will have a max rating of 80 psi and 40 to 60 is sufficient
  for most homes.I think if you have a pressure regulator on your main line then it is defective.
  probably a ...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 04:33 PM
  If you have a pressure reducing valve near the shut off valve you can take that down to about
  60lbs and I think Joe is right about replacing the pressure release valve on the water
  tank.Thanks Neal. S...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 03:54 PM
  Some additional info from my testing. With the test gauge attached to the cold line it reads
  98psi with no faucets or water being drawn. If I turn on a faucet on the same floor as the
  gauge, the press...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 02:47 PM
  I got a basic water pressure test gauge from Lowes (orbit model #91130) and tested both the hot
  and cold lines for pressure.With no faucets on or any other items drawing water, cold is at
  98psi and ho...

• Posted in thread: hot water at pressure 125 - what does this say about 13yr hot water heater on 04-22-2013 at 07:59 AM
  The cold water should also be at the same pressure. Everything on the system should be at the
  same pressure. I suspect a failing valve or the TPR would be releasing also.Thank you JoeD.
  I'll check the...