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.

Water heater release valve replacement.

Close the shutoff valve on the cold water inlet line that fills the water heater. How do i replace a leaking pressure relief valve. Hydro master 3 4 inch ips isolator tankless water heater service valve kit with pressure relief valve clean brass 4 5 out of 5 stars 189 59 98 59. 2 drain the water from the tank until the water level is below the valve s location.

1 shut off the cold water to the water heater and gas or electricity that heats the water heater. In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the temperature and pressure relief valve. Is your t p valve leaking. 98 0 99 oz 70 99 70 99.

Reconnect the drain pipe. Just replace the valve. 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. Here s how to replace a water heater temperature pressure relief valve.

When a tprv at a water heater leaks it s usually a simple fix.