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Yes and No if you are talking about a side outlet pressure relief valve on a tank water heater then No. If you are talking about a top end out let of a water heater then maybe because the air over time could dry out the rubber seal and bleed out and make it slowly leak which in my own thought is very unlikely because most air in water lines seem to absorb into the water, like most air hammer resistors that don't have a bladder in them fail to work over time. One theory is that lets say you fixed a leak on a water line going to your water heater and now when you turn on the pressure the air goes into your water heater tank and stays at the top of the tank and since air can go threw smaller holes then water can it bleeds out your PRV and some how opens holes on the seal bigger to allow water to bleed threw so depending on what PRV and where it is located and how old the PRV makes it a yes or no answer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYES AND NO
NO air can not cause low pressure because pressure will equal out no matter the amount of air or the amount of water in a pipe system if the temperature is the same.
Yes air can cause low pressure or high pressure if the temperature rises or decreases in any piping system
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Would having air in one's pipes cause a reduction in hot water pressure when taking a shower?
== Answer== I don't think so, but get the air out of lines to make sure.
Land and water temperature changes cause differences in?
Air pressure
Why water pipes shake when water is running?
They shake because, the water exerts pressure when running in the pipes
Why would just the upstairs faucets sputter when first turned on?
Air in the water lines to the upstairs. Not enough water pressure.
What are lines on a map that join places that have equal air pressure?
Lines of Barometric pressure
What can cause a low air pressure that is a bulge of water along the ocean shore?
hurricane
If you have well water would a crack in the PVC pipes cause air in the pipes?
Any break or leak on the suction side of your pump can cause air in the lines.
What will cause low water pressure on a residential house with a well?
There are many cause of this, but the primary reasons are in the pressure tank. The tank MUST have residual air pressure of around 27 psi to drive the water system. To analyse further I need to know what kind of tank you have and what air pressure is in it when the water ceases to flow. I need to know what pressure your pump starts and if the tank feels heavy (full of water) when the pressure is low.
Why does your well pressure tank make a whistle sound when the water is running?
There is an air fitting on the tank, where you can check the pressure on the one side of the diaphragm. Hold you hand over it and see if the air is leaking out here. If air is leaking out here, you need to get a tire valve tool and tighten the pin. If the diaphragm was bad, the tank would completely fill with water and this should not cause that sound. There is a pressure switch, and the plumbing lines, but if there where to whistle, you would see water leaking out.
Is gas particles in the air pressure?
Yes it Does Cause air Press it does cause air pressure.
How do you stop a faucet from sputtering?
Often a faucet will sputter if there is air in the lines. This happens if the water has been turned off and then on again. If this is the cause, it is only necessary to run the water a while and the air will get out of the lines, and the sputtering will stop.
What would suddenly cause changes in pressure and noise in your plumbing system?
I've had that before, and it is generally air in the lines, caused by a clog.
