Water Heater Temperature Relief Valve

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Water heater temperature relief valve.

Asme ansi and csa aga approved relief valves protect the water heater from excess pressures and temperatures by discharging water. This richmond temperature and pressure relief valve is for select water heaters produced after january 2004. Rheem protech 5 1 4 in. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets.

But if the termination of the piping is not readily visible such as if it is located under the house the water will continue to drain until the homeowner gets an amazing electric or gas bill and goes searching for the reason. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The temperature and pressure relief valve tpr valve opens to release pressure buildup in the water heater when the temperature or the pressure get dangerously high preventing a possible explosion. In fact we ve been a trusted source of plumbing solutions for more than 100 years.

Temperature and pressure relief valves are used in residential and commercial water heater and hot water storage tank applications to provide automatic temperature and pressure protection to hot water supply tanks and hot water heaters. Long shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12575b 16 19 16 19. Each pressure relief valve is tested for top plumbing performance quality and efficiency before it leaves our factory. A buildup of mineral salt rust and corrosion can cause a tpr valve to freeze up and become nonoperational.

The last line of defense for pressurized equipment temperature and pressure t p relief valves protect equipment from excess pressure and ultimately catastrophic failure. Free delivery with 45 order. Standard shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12574 13 78 13 78. T p valves used on residential water heaters are typically designed and manufactured to relieve pressure at 150 psi and temperature at 210 degrees f.

Rheem protech 3 1 4 in. The temperature and pressure relief t p valve is a safety device that allows water to escape from the tank in the unlikely event the temperature or pressure inside the tank become excessive.