Brad-White prv leaking on hot-water heater

I just installed a used 40gal propane water heater, flushed and filled. Now the prv is leaking. About 1 gal/2hrs or thereabouts. It leaks whether the water in the tank is cold or hot. I tested the valve and it does work, but seems to not close all the way.

Is there a way to remove it and clean mineral deposits away or just replace?

Its history included use a pool water heater. Could chlorine have corroded any interior parts or the valve itself?

Thanks.

Check the pressure and verify that is not why the valve is opening.

If the pressure is okay replace the valve.

Prv leaking

Redwood said:

Check the pressure and verify that is not why the valve is opening.

If the pressure is okay replace the valve.

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I'll replace the valve. Pressure is about 30psi.

Thanks, Redwood.

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If the heater is used, and if so why would you even bother installing it, then the T&P valve is also, and therefore it should be replaced.

Prv leaking

I installed a used water heater to save the nearly $800 or more of buying a new water heater and having it installed by a pro, and getting the satisfaction of doing something by myself.

At the same time, I replaced all the copper in my house with pex, and added a whole house filter and water softener. Everything is working excellent.

Thanks for your input!