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Don't get me started on bio-plumbing issues. I'm 75 and have too much to contribute on that subject. As to the issues pertinent to the thread: Thanks, Frodo, for the valve tap suggestion. I gave it a few taps - not really very hard - and have had zero leaks since then. Problem solved...

I tapped the valve yesterday and - so far - things look drier. I'll wait a couple days. If still leaking, I'll replace it again and not touch it. I'll also buy a pressure gauge. Then I'll report back.

I have opened the T&P valve. I believe testing the valve was part of the install instructions. There is no expansion tank. I see no valves (PRV or pressure reduction) other than the shutoff valve. Both thermostats (top and bottom) are set about 140 degrees. The T&P valve is rated at...

My water heater TPR valve was leaking - not much - couple ounces/day. I replaced it. It's still leaking. Not quite as much, but it still dumps a couple ounces/day. Even if both temperature settings are set low (both the same, 120 degrees). Does this mean the water heater is bad? It's a...