Water pooling on top

[leechafin101]

Brand new AO Smith tank. Water is pooling on top at random times as seen dried inside the circles. It can go days without water on top then at random times there will be tiny pools of water. Can not find where the leak is occurring and does not seem to be coming from the cold water inlet. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Twowaxhack]

Could be condensation or rain getting into the vent pipe.

 

[leechafin101]

Thank you! Is there a definite solution to this problem?

 

[Twowaxhack]

You could insulate the water piping but make sure it’s protected from the heat of the vent.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Brand new AO Smith tank. Water is pooling on top at random times as seen dried inside the circles. It can go days without water on top then at random times there will be tiny pools of water. Can not find where the leak is occurring and does not seem to be coming from the cold water inlet. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Was there any indication of this happening with the old tank?

 

[wpns]

Brand new AO Smith tank. Water is pooling on top at random times as seen dried inside the circles. It can go days without water on top then at random times there will be tiny pools of water. Can not find where the leak is occurring and does not seem to be coming from the cold water inlet. Any suggestions? Thanks.

What piping is above those spots?