Water Heater Temperature Relief Valve

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.

Water heater temperature relief valve. 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. Asme ansi and csa aga approved relief valves protect the water heater from excess pressures and temperatures by discharging water. Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve also known as a tprv. Rheem protech 5 1 4 in.

The temperature and pressure relief t p valve is a safety device that allows water to escape from the tank in the unlikely event the temperature or pressure inside the tank become excessive. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets. We have a full line of products in multiple sizes pressure ratings and inlet outlet types. Each pressure relief valve is tested for top plumbing performance quality and efficiency before it leaves our factory.

In fact we ve been a trusted source of plumbing solutions for more than 100 years. 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. T p valves used on residential water heaters are typically designed and manufactured to relieve pressure at 150 psi and temperature at 210 degrees f. 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.

This richmond temperature and pressure relief valve is for select water heaters produced after january 2004. Standard shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12574 13 78 13 78. Rheem protech 3 1 4 in. Cash acme is an industry leader in producing temperature pressure t p relief valves for water heaters or hot water storage tanks.

Long shank water heater temperature and pressure relief valve model sp12575b 16 19 16 19. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.