Hello, I noticed the floor wet around the hot water heater and was able to isolate that the water is coming out as a slow drip where the relief valve comes out of the HWH. It is not coming out at the bottom of the small pipe fitted into the valve. I went and opened up the valve and drained some water out. After reading online to do this to clear out the sediment. I am hoping this is going to resolve the drip, but I'm pretty sure it won't.
Here are my questions:
1. Does this sound like relief valve needs to be replaced?
2. On the package it says, 'valve must be installed by a licensed plumbing contractor or trained professional in accordance with these instructions and/or local plumbing codes. I am fairly handy with projects around the house and this looks like it is something within my grasp, but that warning threw me off.
3. Other than the tools, is there anything else I need in particular I would need for the job, like adhesives, sealants, etc...
Thanks for your help.
Here are my questions:
1. Does this sound like relief valve needs to be replaced?
2. On the package it says, 'valve must be installed by a licensed plumbing contractor or trained professional in accordance with these instructions and/or local plumbing codes. I am fairly handy with projects around the house and this looks like it is something within my grasp, but that warning threw me off.
3. Other than the tools, is there anything else I need in particular I would need for the job, like adhesives, sealants, etc...
Thanks for your help.