Plumbing question

[Rzr570]

I have a small pvc pipe that runs out of the side of my house. This evening while on the back deck I could here running water. Went outside and there was Luke warm water running out of said pipe. Went in the basement and it appears that it runs into either the hot water heater or the furnace. Any idea what’s causing this?

 

[lewdog]

If its the water heater, there is a pressure relief valve that could be venting.


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[Stampede]

I'd say it's most likely condensation from the HVAC system - mine does this in winter and summer. Or could be the water heater letting out excess pressure from the overflow valve. If the master pressure reducing valve for your home is allowing too much pressure in, it can vent through the water heater or the water heater valve itself is failing.

Adamjen15

 

[jeep78]

Water heater T&P valve. They go bad after a while

 

[gyppo]

If you have a high efficiency heater or a tankless water heater, it could be the condensation drain from either which is normal. If you have a traditional tank water heater, it could be the pressure relief valve that was listed earlir

 

[jeep78]

T&P valve

Said pipe hooked to this?

 

[bulletpaluza]

Here is all I know about plumbing

**** rolls down hill

Dont chew your fingernails

 

[Falcon1]

Yep sounds like T&P valve.

 

[Adamjen15]

If your t&p is popping the temperature is too high or you have too much water pressure. It’s more than likely too much water pressure though.

 

[Apollo]

Warm water would point to pr valve. Calcium and sediment will build up after a couple years. Easy fix. Most hardware stores have them on shelves

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