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  1. Tomzim82

    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    25 hours since lowering water flow from curbside valve. No leaks to report at this - not a single drop from the heating element threads. The slight drop leak from prv is slowing down - I think it's hard water gunk in the way but not 100% sure. Maybe 1 drop every 3-5 seconds now. I'm...
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    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    The tank is an American PROline model E62-40R-35D I do have a slight drop right now out of the pressure release valve.
  3. Tomzim82

    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    No it's a LOT of water squirting out the element seal when the leak is happening. I would estimate a flow of at least 2-4 gallons per minute and it just comes right out the space between the element and tank. Now, it's been almost 12 hours since I reduced the flow from the curb and still leak...
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    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    Went out to street, put the main valve on the quarter turn position where I've always seen them and leak free for about 3-4 hours. It's a brand new element and gasket, a rather thick gasket at that. I understand that these things are simple. After hours and hours of searching I realize...
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    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    I did not use Teflon tape. Should I? The pressure release valve has visible gunk all over it and leaks off and on. I could easily see it being bad. This tank didn't leak for 3 days after I replaced the elements so I don't think it's the tank itself.. How tight should it be? I'm putting...
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    Need help! Leaking from lower element

    Hey guys I need serious help. Had a flood in my house twice now.. My electric hot water heater is leaking from the lower element. The element is new along with the gasket. It's a 4,500 watt, long element that was replaced 2 days ago. I replaced it because the water heater was pouring water...
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