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chinagirl (WY)
First, I'm a total amateur. I decided to install a new bathroom sink faucet. I don't have shut-off valves under the sink counter, so went to the closet where the hot water heater is located as well as the valve to the whole house, and turned off the water to the house. Once i was finished in the bathroom I turned the house water valve back on and went to check the new faucet. All's good. Then I went back to close the door to the hot water heater and found water on the floor! The copper hose with hot water was leaking from the top of the hot water heater (and, of course, it's Saturday evening.... *sigh*). I've turned the water to the house back off. What happened? Can I fix this tomorrow or do I need to call a plumber. I repeat - I am a total amateur, I'm just a do it yourselfer... help?
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steve (CA)
Try tightening the nut. There's a rubber washer in there that might need to be replaced.
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chinagirl (WY)
Yup - that did it. So that was such a simple temporary fix, and I thank you for suggesting I have the rubber seal replaced. Thanks as well for such a prompt reply!
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chinagirl (WY)
I am so impressed.
I tried looking at older posts before posting myself and noticed that you are often the one that helps. Not sure if anyone lets you know just how appreciated you really are. 
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hi (TX)
Steve is very helpful. When you have a problem like this the best way many times has to post a picture of what you have so that are plumbers can identify the problem they're usually able to give you a better help. Next line the once it stopped leaking is probably no need to replace the Rubber seal if you tighten
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srloren (CA)
ChinaGirl, sometimes when you turn off the valve to the water heater, the movement of that valve and/or piping can disturb the seal at those rubber seals and cause a tiny leak, maybe only a few drips per day. So after installing a new water heater it pays to go back and check for those potential leaks. This is good practice and can save a call back by your plumber. I will add that depending on your water chemistry, you can sometimes see minerals working its way through that seal and attacking the metal nipples thus giving you a hint of a problem. Good luck... Loren Sr
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