Water Heater Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Replacement

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Water heater temperature pressure relief valve replacement.

The valve features a bronze body with 3 4 in. The pressure relief valve tpr valve prevents the tank from building excess pressure. Npt female outlet connections unique thermostat with special thermo bonded coating and a test lever. How to replace a water heater t p relief valve.

75 to 150 psi 5 2 to 10 3 bar. Get free shipping on qualified temperature and pressures valve water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. Cash acme 3 4 in. Close the shutoff valve on the cold water inlet line that fills the water heater.

It acts as an overflow for the tank and serves a very important purpose if the thermostat malfunctions. 210 f 99 c pressure relief range. Replace the t p relief valve with the manufacturer approved replacement part if the valve is leaking or is damaged. 1 shut off the cold water to the water heater and gas or electricity that heats the water heater.

Npt male inlet and 3 4 in. Here s how to test and replace a pressure relief valve. The temperature and pressure relief valve tpr or t p is the safety device that is found on all types of water heaters and is designed to prevent water from boiling or overheating. Shank mnpt inlet x fnpt outlet model 23576 0150 15 98 15 98.

The t p relief valve is a safety feature that opens to let hot water out of the water heater if the temperature or pressure inside the water heater tank gets too high. Bronze nclx temperature and pressure relief valve with 1 1 4 in.