Mweiss
New Member
I have a Takagi TK-2, about 8-9 years old. It has had a few issues including a few cleaning after initial install for the typical scale build-up and a valve replaced after a few years. Other than that, it's worked great. I have a closed-loop recirculation pump to keep hot water close to the outlets in the house, so that means it runs longer over the course of it's life, the trade off to saving water.
For the past few months, there has been a small drip from the pressure valve outlet. I thought it might be some sort of condensation, but it has increased quite a bit recently. I suspect the pressure valve itself may be going bad and have a plumber scheduled to have a look. At the same time, wanted to ask if there is anything within the unit that might cause the constant drip past the valve. I have no evidence the valve has ever completely opened due to a pressure rise.
Is there something that might be building up excess pressure very slowly but steadily to gently bypass the valve? I think if I replace the valve and it stops, I'm still safe, and if it continues to leak, then get the more expensive service call from the Takagi tech.
Thanks-
Matt
For the past few months, there has been a small drip from the pressure valve outlet. I thought it might be some sort of condensation, but it has increased quite a bit recently. I suspect the pressure valve itself may be going bad and have a plumber scheduled to have a look. At the same time, wanted to ask if there is anything within the unit that might cause the constant drip past the valve. I have no evidence the valve has ever completely opened due to a pressure rise.
Is there something that might be building up excess pressure very slowly but steadily to gently bypass the valve? I think if I replace the valve and it stops, I'm still safe, and if it continues to leak, then get the more expensive service call from the Takagi tech.
Thanks-
Matt