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Dripping or Leaking Safety Relief Valves

A constantly dripping safety valve is usually a pressure or temperature issue. It wastes water and indicates the system is outside safe limits.

What you’ll usually notice

You may notice: – continuous dripping from overflow pipe – unexplained water loss – pump starting without usage

What’s normally behind it

This usually happens when pressure builds beyond design limits. Typical causes include: – high system pressure – failed expansion vessel – overheating in the geyser

Why quick fixes don’t stick

Blocking the overflow is dangerous and can lead to serious failure.

How this is normally handled

Water Usage Monitoring & Metering

This service diagnoses the real cause and fixes the system properly, not just the symptom.

What actually fixes it

This problem is normally handled by controlling system pressure and installing proper expansion capacity.

What you can check yourself

You can check a few things yourself:
– see if dripping stops when pump is off
– note if issue happens during heating cycles

When to call someone in

If the overflow is running continuously, the system pressure must be corrected.

Why does my borehole water look dirty or sandy?

Dirty or sandy borehole water usually indicates poor borehole development, pump placement issues, or the need for proper sediment and media filtration.

Why do filters block so quickly?

Filters blocking quickly is often due to incorrect filter selection, unexpected water quality issues, high sediment loads, or lack of staged pre-filtration.

Why is my water pressure low?

Low water pressure is usually caused by undersized pumps, incorrect pressure settings, pipe restrictions, or supply limitations from municipal, borehole, or tank-fed systems.

Why does my pump keep switching on and off?

Rapid pump cycling is typically caused by pressure tank issues, incorrect pressure switch settings, leaks, or pumps that are oversized for the system demand.

When should I call a water system professional?

You should call a professional when problems repeat, systems behave unpredictably, pumps fail regularly, or when you need clarity before making costly system changes.