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Old 02-01-2022, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
In my opinion, you need a new water heater, expansion tank, and overflow drain pan. If the relief valve is tripping because of excessive pressure, that is a dangerous situation. The valve should never trip. The contractor should also verify the integrity of the wood platform before installing the new heater. If necessary, they could remove the platform and replace it with a prefabricated metal platform.
Listen to 123 he speaks the truth. Until you get a plumber there turn that setting down a little (you have it set on a tick below nuclear)