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 Water heater
Author: Frankblac (GA)

Hello, last week we inspected our water heater which was installed in 2009 and found that it was leaking from the hot water pipe near the seal on top. The model is a (A.O.Smith Pro-max ECS 40200). The pan underneath the heater collects water if not soaked up with a sponge. Can anyone give insight to what's going and if i'm in any danger of the heater bursting.



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 Re: Water heater
Author: m & m (MD)

The leak is either from the pipe connection above or below the flange or from the heater itself. Where, we can't tell you.

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 Re: Water heater
Author: packy (MA)

you need to determine EXACTLY where the leak is. if it is the water connection then it is a simple fix. if it is from the weld around the nipple connection, the heater will need to be replaced soon. either leak will progress slowly but will not 'expolde'

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 Re: Water heater
Author: Frankblac (GA)

I'm pretty sure its from the wield underneath the red colored rubber indicating hot water pipe. So its not dripping from the brass pipe connected to the threads of the water heater.

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 Re: Water heater
Author: m & m (MD)

Check the cold water inlet plumbing and the T & P valve also. If they show no signs of leakage, then the tank is probably leaking.

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