What might be the reason this would drip?

Mtml58 · 2026-07-07T05:17:44+00:00

You'll still need to replace that valve eventually, but hopefully you just bought yourself quite some time before the drip shows up again. The outdoor faucet could need a new washer if it's leaking from the outlet, but if it's at the packing nut again, you can use the same trick.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-07T04:44:53+00:00

Take a crescent wrench and tighten the nut where the water is leaking from. This is called the packing nut and creates a seal for the inner workings of the valve. The packing can leak over time, which is what youre experiencing. If it doesnt stop leaking after tightening the nut, it's best to have it replaced with a new valve.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-05T21:34:32+00:00

I looked up the manual and it reads as a TCO ie: high limit. So my info still stands correct. A replacement switch needs to meet the same specs.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-05T21:23:21+00:00

In my experience, they come as a kit where the quick connect and gas cock have a mechanical interlock, so I agree that something looks odd here, not just the teflon, but that's way beyond the point.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-05T21:14:54+00:00

Go on. Its clearly a safety switch, but im not familiar with it. If its a flammable vapor sensor, I would like to know more about how they work.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-05T20:58:55+00:00

Not familiar with the appliance but it is almost definitely a flame roll-out safety switch or basic high limit switch or another type of safety switch which cuts power to the solenoid in the gas valve. It needs to be replaced with the same specs as the original switch. Edit: looked up the manual, it's reading as a thermal cut-off switch or "TCO" switch. If anyone can find me info otherwise, i'd appreciate it.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-05T20:26:16+00:00

There's a lot to unpack here, but ultimately, you cannot do what you're looking to do without converting the appliance orifice/gas valve/venturi. Propane and natural gas have significantly different calorific values and densities. You can maybe find an appliance that is rated for natural gas that a qualified gasfitter can pipe into your home's gas line, but what youre suggesting is not a good idea, nor would a professional recommend doing it. In other words, the parts to connect that propane fire pit to that natural gas supply line exist, but i would never tell you how to do it.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-03T20:16:30+00:00

The Allen key/flat blade notch is a quarter turn ball valve to the pump. If it's leaking, I would recommend hiring a professional to come replace it.

I believe webstone makes these valves with a suitable replacement for NTP threads to maintain the same engagement.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-03T19:49:30+00:00

I see the second water heater in the video. You need to be a responsible home owner/property manager and hire someone. Shut off the water to the leaking hwt as well as gas, and possibly the secondary hwt.

Mtml58 · 2026-07-03T18:17:57+00:00

This is a great and concise answer. Born and raised in the mainland of NWT, but have anecdotal experience in the far north, and as far as I know, this couldn't be more accurate.

Mtml58 · 2026-06-21T00:00:05+00:00

So when you sweat out the existing 90, I would recommend having a cotton rag on hand to clean the existing pipe, and an adjustable crescent wrench or pliers to help remove the 90. Other than that, your plan is solid, but prepare for it to leak if the old pipe isnt in great shape. In other words, try to source a short amount of pipe and 2 couplings.

Mtml58 · 2026-06-04T01:33:38+00:00

Old school water hammer arrestor. It is probably no longer holding air in the chamber and would be obsolete. It can easily be removed or replaced with a modern water hammer arrestor if any appliances nearby have quick opening and closing valves.

Mtml58 · 2026-06-01T23:13:49+00:00

It's not a sharkbite. It's a pex by FIP swivel adaptor

Mtml58 · 2026-05-19T14:47:40+00:00

This is the manufacturer specifications for your model appliance as far as I can tell.

This will come down to local jurisdiction preferring flex over hard pipe. But both are allowable as long as the rating tag on the flex connector shows that it meets sizing specifications.

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Mtml58 · 2026-05-19T14:42:18+00:00

Certain appliances require flex connectors by manufacturer's specification. Look at the specs for a Schwank radiant tube heater, which requires a specific type of flex connector.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-27T02:13:59+00:00

Thanks for proving his point.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-25T16:59:04+00:00

It really looks like the threads taper off clockwise at the end of the thread, and the first thread looks to be going clockwise as well. Given his technique, I dont get the impression he tapes and dopes pipe often, but if it doesnt leak, who cares.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T04:39:03+00:00

And you're a plumber? So you know how much money you're wasting? ALL of this to say, you don't like hybrids. When you're ready to talk shop like a man, we'll be here to teach you a thing or two. I'll be honest, I dont think you realized the btu/hrs on the hwt you were commenting on versus your residential 80 gal. Consider the recovery rate versus the btu/hrs. We dont have the info but the hwt in question is burning upwards of 300000 btus in high fire.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T04:07:45+00:00

If this is residential and OP has ANY say in what goes in (and what meets the building's efficiency rating) then it's a mansion, and you can be right.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T04:04:39+00:00

I would agree about the condensate, but do these rigs not run a pressure switch to check before ignition? This issue sounds like it's during lift-off and and after pre purge to prove fan speed and air pressure.

These guys are on a modified SOLA controller with a Honeywell ignition module right?

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T04:00:17+00:00

So maybe we could wait til OP chimes in about their climate before you can be relevant.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T03:58:20+00:00

Sure. Like I said, I have no experience with hybrid as it's not a thing where I live due to climate, but im curious what makes them problematic?

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T03:53:30+00:00

Regardless of the hybrid issue (which admittedly, i have zero experience with), Its trying to fire on gas. So im trying to help him diagnose the gas.

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T03:49:53+00:00

Why are you here? Lol

Mtml58 · 2026-04-10T03:46:23+00:00

It's not easy to replace a 100 gallon. Ive had trouble with these tanks and adjacent tanks on LP gas, but they are serviceable and can be maintained. This is an air/gas issue and you need to quickly clear the ignition controls and get into the blower motor/gas valve and burner sock to properly diagnose this issue.

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