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gas water heater relief valve question

02/04/2008 02:12 PM wrightrj
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We have a gas water heater that is 15 years old. Is it normal for there to be a hissing noise coming from the relief valve? Also, the pipe that is hooked to the relief valve is hot. I don't remember it being this way before. Do I need to call a plumber?

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not normal

02/04/2008 05:21 PM LarryG
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Tieger plumbing

02/04/2008 07:10 PM Sylvan
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water heater relief valve

02/04/2008 10:55 PM wrightrj
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Tieger plumbing

02/05/2008 01:32 PM Sylvan






 

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