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A | A | *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water |
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| *B. The anode rod fitting may be leaking. |
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E. Water on the side of the tank may be condensation due to the panel or insulation not being in place.
EF. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened.
*G. The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
E*H. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.
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* To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “Draining” instructions in the “Periodic Maintenance” section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in
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the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.
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