Water Heater Safety 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 safety valve replacement. Watts lf100xl dp tt 150 lf100xl lead free temperature and pressure relief valve. Apply sealant to the threads of the new relief valve. In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the temperature and pressure relief valve. Reconnect the drain pipe.

Tighten the valve three to four more full turns using a pipe wrench. Waterworker g 12l tank without valve water heater expansion safety tank 4 4 gallon capacity green. 4 7 out of 5 stars 15. Proper maintenance should include periodic testing of this 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. The pressure relief valve is an important safety component of a water heater and a malfunction can have disastrous consequences.