Heater only drips water when running

[Danielvu_nguyen]

Moved from here.

Everything is packed pretty tight on that pad. Not much room for work. No bypass either. Using the owners manual and with power off, someone is going to need to remove a panel or two and look in that heater to see where the leak is coming from and if it's something simple. If it's cracked inside (i.e. manifold), then a repair will likely take a while. If you look at the other many Texas freeze posts, there are many heater problems and a parts shortage. If that's the case, you have two options while waiting to repair:
1 - Leave as-is if the leak is small, not getting worse, and not invasive to other parts that could pose a problem
2 - Try to slide that heater out of the way (if possible), disconnect the in & out fittings to the heater, and create a loop or connection back to itself (in & out pipe connected together) thereby creating a bypass.

I am having kind of the same problem with my heater. It is dripping a little bit of water, but only when the heater is on. When the pool pump is on and the heater is off, no drip. Is it bad to leave as is? How much does a repair usually cost for a manifold or exchanger fix? I just got this pool a few months ago, wondering if this type of damage is under warranty. Thanks!

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
What kind of heater do you have? Can you fill out your signature so we know what pool size, type, equipment you have? Helps us help you.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[Newdude]

Hey Dan and Welcome !! Are you seeing an actual leak, or could it simply be condensation ? With temps about where yours are now (praise the lord) my heater condensated a lot. Humidity plays a big part also so maybe with it dryer out yours is less but still noticeable. Try and find the source and prove/disprove whole areas aren’t just sweating.