Mold

Cid Herlein
May 12, 2025
1 min read

Funko(ee) mold growth. 😬

Molds are part of the natural environment, and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem, unless it begins growing indoors. The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture.

This moisture issue was due to a leaking discharge pipe from a failed TPR valve.

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