Hot Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Extension Pipe

If the water heater thermostat fails to turn off at its temperature setting and continues to heat the water indefinitely the tpr valve will open and let the overheated water out.

Hot water heater pressure relief valve extension pipe. Heating element pressure relief valve rheem water heater accessories gas valve water heater accessories treater. The pressure relief valve extension is plastic and has a couple of elbows leading it to a drain. I always advise the client that the pipe should be copper and should terminate about 6 inches from the floor. 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.

Get free shipping on qualified drain tube water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. Temperature and pressure relief valves shall be installed so that the sensing element of the valve extends into the heater tank and monitors the temperature in the top 6 inches of the heater or tank. Relief valve 7 restraint 13 stand 18 supply line filter 8 supply line softener 4.