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I went back to the autofill and played with the adjustment. Apparently the factory preset of 15 PSI was a myth. Was able to get the pressure down to 15 PSI after almost 4 full turns. Problem seems to be solved with system running and supply valve to autofill open pressure seems to be maintaing...

I replaced the ET and the PRV after initially replacing the autofill valve.

The new valve, a Watts 1156F is supposedly preset at 15 PSI. The ET out of the box had 10 PSI in it so I added air up to 13-14 PSI before installing. The house is a Cape with 2 zones.

Initially it was only popping with the fill valve open. Now with the fill valve closed it is dripping after a hot water call finishes. The pressure is lingering between 25-30 PSI. I think my storage tank may be on the way out.

Yesterday I replaced the heavily corroded Autofill valve on my otherwise fine running system. After reopening the supply valve the PRV valve pops. I went to talk to the "pros" at my local plumbing supply house. They pointed me in the direction of replacing the expansion tank and also...