This heater was a direct replacement. no change in water pressure from old to new. is the valve faulty?. Created by anonymous. Water Heaters - Rheem - 38 GAL ELEC SHORT Water Heater 6YR SC 82SV402

Relief valve leaks on new install with just the cold water on

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Relief valve leaks on new install with just the cold water on

This heater was a direct replacement. no change in water pressure from old to new. is the valve faulty?

Water Heaters - Rheem - 38 GAL ELEC SHORT Water Heater 6YR SC 82SV402

Is the relief valve new?if not it should be,and yes the new one could be faulty from factory.also might be some debris caught up inside.