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Default Quick basic advice on a dripping gas 40-gal hot-water heater
Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator wrote:

On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:10:03 -0800 (PST), wrote:


add be prepared to replace drain valve, which may not shut or drip
when closed, espically the plastic ones. some valves will clog replace
tank drain valve with a ball valve at new tank install time



Thank you for all the advice!
You've given us the courage to tackle this ourselves!



Do get it right. A family recently died of carbon monoxide poisoning
in Providence due to a poor do-it-theirself installation / repairs of a
furnace.
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