The temperature and pressure valve on a water heater is an important safety feature but it may develop a leak and need to be repl.
Water heater release valve replacement.
Replace the tpr valve wrap the threads of the new tpr valve with plumber s tape or apply joint compound liberally.
Reconnect the drain pipe.
1 shut off the cold water to the water heater and gas or electricity that heats the water heater.
Is your t p valve leaking.
Screw the valve into the tank until it is hand tight and then use a wrench to tighten it until the outlet is facing towards the overflow drain pipe.
Just replace the valve.
These valves cost less than 15 and replacing the valve is a basic job.
Here s how to replace a water heater temperature pressure relief valve.
2 drain the water from the tank until the water level is below the valve s location.
Close the shutoff valve on the cold water inlet line that fills the water heater.
When a tprv at a water heater leaks it s usually a simple fix.
There are plenty of videos on youtube.
How do i replace a leaking pressure relief valve.