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It sounds like there is a leak in your system. The condensation tube is to drain off the water because one of the byproduct of combustion is water and it condenses on the heat exchanger. Since it is only 4 years old it might be under warrantee for this issue. The problem might be simple but could be very expensive if the heat exchanger has a leak.
I have the same problem, removed the heat exchanger and found a small rubber gastket that was ripped. The gaskets can be found at parts store. Set of 18 about $20.00.can.
the heat exchanger may be damaged ... it will probably not fix itself.
How is your water? Is it well balanced? Your water may be eating the exchanger. If that is the case ... your water is probably eating other things as well ... please get your water balanced.
sounds like you either have a pinhole in your heat exchanger or possibly a bad tube washer (seal). A pinhole can result from poor water chemistry or chemical exposure such as pH chronically low or a chemical feeder (chlorinator or salt cell) installed near the heater without a chemical resistant check valve. You will have to dismantle the heater far enough to access the heat exchanger and inspect it while the pump is running. If it's a pinhole in the exchanger, you will need a new exchanger. If its a seal, you will just need a new set of seals (washers) for the exchanger manifold.
Yes I just had the same problem, the guy that I bought the house from told me to drain the pump and the filter,etc. But failed to mention there is three brass plugs on the side of the unit, so the heat exchanger cracked, but i took it to a general welding shop and they welded the crack up so that saved me a bunch of money That is all you have to do
Chances are that the header or manifold is cracked. usually the heat exchanger themselves are not damaged from freeze, but either the rear manifold (header) or the front header (the one that pipes go in and out of). Sometimes both. Replacing the entire heater is not necessary, about $200 in parts usually. We have a schematic diagram of the LJ heater here: http://www.poolcenter.com/parts_heaters_lite2_lj_2003-present_pg1.htm
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