Water Heater Temperature Relief Valve

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Water heater temperature relief valve.

Each pressure relief valve is tested for top plumbing performance quality and efficiency before it leaves our factory. 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. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets. Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve also known as a tprv.

Long shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12575b 16 19 16 19. A buildup of mineral salt rust and corrosion can cause a tpr valve to freeze up and become nonoperational. Rheem protech 3 1 4 in. The last line of defense for pressurized equipment temperature and pressure t p relief valves protect equipment from excess pressure and ultimately catastrophic failure.

Cash acme is an industry leader in producing temperature pressure t p relief valves for water heaters or hot water storage tanks. Standard shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12574 13 78 13 78. Rheem protech 5 1 4 in. This richmond temperature and pressure relief valve is for select water heaters produced after january 2004.

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. Free delivery with 45 order. In fact we ve been a trusted source of plumbing solutions for more than 100 years. We have a full line of products in multiple sizes pressure ratings and inlet outlet types.

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. 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.