Plumbing: How to properly extend the TPR Pipe on a water line.
If the valve is operated too close to the set point and the preventative maintenance program is followed, it can last 20 years.
What size line should you run to the relief valve?There is a pipe attached to the relief valve.There is a 3/4′′ threaded opening for the discharge pipe.The opening needs to be the same size as the pipe in order for it to work.
TPRV is a temperature pressure relief valve.In case of excess temperature or pressure, TPRVs are designed to release water from water heaters.Water pressure in most homes is between 50 to 60 pounds per square inch.
It's a good idea to have your TPR valve tested every 6 months.You can test the TPR valve by lifting it up and down.There is a valve that allows water to be released into the drain tube.
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