Leak from overflow on heater

[BlueSpruce34]

just opened pool last week in NJ and noticed a leak from the overflow pipe from heater. I haven’t even used the heater yet. Does anyone know why this would be leaking? Is it just a gasket or something I can fix myself?

 

[PoolGate]

Can you show a pic of the other end of that pipe?

 

[ajw22]

What model heater?

Heaters do not have an overflow pipe.

Show us your entire equipment pad and all the plumbing.

 

[1poolman1]

just opened pool last week in NJ and noticed a leak from the overflow pipe from heater. I haven’t even used the heater yet. Does anyone know why this would be leaking? Is it just a gasket or something I can fix myself?

Heaters are a closed system, water in, water out, no overflow.

 

[PoolGate]

Heaters are a closed system, water in, water out, no overflow.

They do have the emergency pressure overflow like water heaters have.

 

[1poolman1]

They do have the emergency pressure overflow like water heaters have.

Not an overflow, a T&P valve. If that leaks it needs to be replaced. Just get one at a hardware store, usually no more than $20.00.

 

[ajw22]

You can see the PRV in the pic posted and the pipe in question is not connected to it.