Boiler Leaking Water: How to Repair It

Water Pressure Fluctuation

Regardless of the type of boiler you have, it will have a pressure outlet pipe. This is a relatively small pipe that is at the side of a boiler without any fittings. This pipe may drip at times. This is designed to reduce the pressure inside the boiler by letting some water flow out. If the drips are rare and if they are contained, you don’t need to worry. But if you find the dripping to be continuous and it is getting worrisome, then you need to step in. Do not block this pipe or cap it off. This will increase the pressure inside and you may have a problem more severe than a normal boiler leaking water.

If you don’t allow pressure regulation, the boiler could explore or it can collapse. Be worried when the pipe drips endlessly and allow a copious amount of water to flow out. This indicates the outlet pipe is overreacting or there is something else wrong with the boiler. In most cases, you simply have to reduce the pressure the tank is being exposed to. Reach out for the pressure gauge, which is at the side of the tank and regulate it.