Folks,

We have a Rheem hot water heater. I just noticed that water is collecting
around all three pipe joints at the top - inlet, outlet, expansion pipes. I
can't
fathom why all three joints are leaking at the same time. Any ideas or
suggestions?

Thanks.
Christopher
"Speedy Jim" wrote in message
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Todd wrote:
Hi all,
I found a pin hole leak on a piece of galv. pipe that goes from my hot
water heater to the expansion tank mounted above the heater.

It looks like it would be easy to replace the pipe. My question is
whether there are any gotcha's I need to know.

Can I just turn off the cold water feed, drain a couple gallons from
the tank (so the water level is below the pipe), slowly unscrew the
expansion tank (to release any pressure), then remove and replace the
pipe?

TIA


Open (hot) faucets upstairs so water in piping will drain also.
There won't be any pressure on the exp tank.

If the rest of the piping is galv also, there is
always the danger that *something* is gonna break.
Use 2 pipe wrenches; one on the pipe and one on
the fitting below, so that you don't transfer stress
to other parts of the piping.

Plan B: Leave it alone. Get a pipe repair clamp
that fits over the pinhole. Deal with it when
the heater needs replacement.

Jim