waxgroove
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Last summer I moved into a 10 year old townhouse.
Several months ago I discovered the house pressure was about 100 psi. Had the PRV replaced. This week had the expansion tank replaced as it had filled with water.
During this time I replaced the kitchen faucet. Everything was fine for about a month then it seemed to "spit" once, very short about 3 seconds after turning on. Sent faucet back to PF and they sent a new one. Same thing.
This week when the expansion tank was replaced I thought the problem was gone as it was fine - at least for about 8 hours then the "spit" returned. This time not as bad - and again very short and about 3 seconds after turning on.
House pressure is 60 psi - expansion tank matches at 60 psi.
The WH (gas Bradford White) T&P valve "weeps" after using hot water - but the floor dries shortly thereafter, i.e. the valve isn't constantly weeping.
Is it normal for a T&P to "weep" after hot water use? I hate to touch something that isn't broken - but also believe in preventative maintenance.
Since the valve is "weeping" daily is it possible air is getting in causing the kitchen faucet to spit?
Several months ago I discovered the house pressure was about 100 psi. Had the PRV replaced. This week had the expansion tank replaced as it had filled with water.
During this time I replaced the kitchen faucet. Everything was fine for about a month then it seemed to "spit" once, very short about 3 seconds after turning on. Sent faucet back to PF and they sent a new one. Same thing.
This week when the expansion tank was replaced I thought the problem was gone as it was fine - at least for about 8 hours then the "spit" returned. This time not as bad - and again very short and about 3 seconds after turning on.
House pressure is 60 psi - expansion tank matches at 60 psi.
The WH (gas Bradford White) T&P valve "weeps" after using hot water - but the floor dries shortly thereafter, i.e. the valve isn't constantly weeping.
Is it normal for a T&P to "weep" after hot water use? I hate to touch something that isn't broken - but also believe in preventative maintenance.
Since the valve is "weeping" daily is it possible air is getting in causing the kitchen faucet to spit?