EggMcMuffin
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I'm unsure if there's a drip leak at the water heater outlet to nipple connection of my Bradford White gas water heater. I used 3.5 wraps of Megatape on the threads with a light to moderate amount of Rectorseal 5. It's impossible to see without removing the top cover.
I just replaced the anode rod on my water heater. I initially had a bad leak due to a deformed washer at the outlet flex line. After replacing the washer, everything was dry with no other visible signs of a leak. Knowing that everything was fairly wet underneath the top cover, I figured I'd wait a while to check the heater to nipple connection for leaks.
A day later using some thick paper from election flyers, I cut some strips and jammed them down to see if it was wet at the connection. It still pretty damp. I tightened the nipple a little further to the point where I'd have to strain to get it any tighter using 16 inch pliers.
Checking again twelve hours later, it hasn't improved much if at all.
How long would a quart of water underneath the cover and insulation take to dry? I know there's little to no airflow. But I figured the heat from the tank would speed up the process.
Edit: I just realized that there's a water heater forum. Mods, please move this thread.
I just replaced the anode rod on my water heater. I initially had a bad leak due to a deformed washer at the outlet flex line. After replacing the washer, everything was dry with no other visible signs of a leak. Knowing that everything was fairly wet underneath the top cover, I figured I'd wait a while to check the heater to nipple connection for leaks.
A day later using some thick paper from election flyers, I cut some strips and jammed them down to see if it was wet at the connection. It still pretty damp. I tightened the nipple a little further to the point where I'd have to strain to get it any tighter using 16 inch pliers.
Checking again twelve hours later, it hasn't improved much if at all.
How long would a quart of water underneath the cover and insulation take to dry? I know there's little to no airflow. But I figured the heat from the tank would speed up the process.
Edit: I just realized that there's a water heater forum. Mods, please move this thread.